circumstantially

/,sə:kəm'stænʃəli/
Học thuật
Thân thiện
circumstantially

They were convicted based on circumstantially strong evidence.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • In a manner that is detailed and specific, involving particular circumstances or facts: Describes something explained or considered with attention to all relevant details and conditions.
    • By chance or accident, without prior planning: Indicates that an event happened unexpectedly or coincidentally.
    • In a way that depends on or is influenced by specific conditions: Refers to something being true or applicable only under certain circumstances.
Usage Examples
  • Adverb:
    • The witness described the scene circumstantially, noting the time, weather, and positions of everyone involved.
    • They met circumstantially at the airport; neither knew the other would be there.
    • The evidence against him was circumstantially strong, but there was no direct proof.
Advanced Usage
  • "To prove something circumstantially": To establish a fact or conclusion based on a chain of inferences from detailed circumstances, rather than direct evidence.
    • The prosecutor had to build the case circumstantially through phone records and financial transactions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Circumstantial (adj): Referring to evidence or details that are based on circumstances rather than direct observation.
    • The case relied on circumstantial evidence.
  • Circumstance (n): A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.
    • Under no circumstance should you open that door.
Synonyms
  • Accidentally: By chance; unintentionally.
  • Minutely: With great attention to detail; precisely.
  • Incidentally: As a minor associated detail; by the way.
Related Phrases
  • Circumstantial evidence: Evidence that relies on an inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact.
    • The jury was instructed on how to evaluate the circumstantial evidence.
circumstantially

They were convicted based on circumstantially strong evidence.

Adverb
  1. without advance planning
    • they met accidentally
  2. in minute detail
    • our inability to see everything minutely and clearly is due merely to the infirmity of our senses
  3. insofar as the circumstances are concerned
    • the account was circumstantially accurate
  4. according to circumstances
    • he was convicted circumstantially