Synonyms of circumstantial
7 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for circumstantial is secondary. Other synonyms of circumstantial are accidental, coincidental, coinstantial, contingent and happenstantial. The opposite of circumstantial is certain.
Synonyms and similar words for circumstantial
adjectiveMore synonyms
- accidental
- coincidental
- coinstantialCo-occurring in a unitary instance; being coinstantiated.
- contingent
- happenstantialBeing or relating to happenstance.
- incidental
- secondary
Opposite of circumstantial
nounSomething incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.
adjectiveMore antonyms
Meaning of circumstantial
- adjective Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
- adjective Involving evidence that relies on inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact, thus, suggesting guilt but not directly proving it.
- adjective Abounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.
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Questions about synonyms of circumstantial
- What is another word for circumstantial?
- Circumstantial has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as secondary, accidental, coincidental, coinstantial, contingent, happenstantial and incidental.
- What is the opposite of circumstantial?
- The opposite of circumstantial is certain.
- What does circumstantial mean?
- Circumstantial means pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
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