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CIRCUMSTANTIALLY

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Without advance planning

Example:

they met accidentally

Synonyms:

accidentally; by chance; circumstantially; unexpectedly

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Adverbs

Sense 2

Meaning:

In minute detail

Example:

our inability to see everything minutely and clearly is due merely to the infirmity of our senses

Synonyms:

circumstantially; minutely

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Adverbs

Pertainym:

circumstantial (fully detailed and specific about particulars)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Insofar as the circumstances are concerned

Example:

the account was circumstantially accurate

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Adverbs

Sense 4

Meaning:

According to circumstances

Example:

he was convicted circumstantially

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Adverbs

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