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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

circumstantial

/ˌsɜːmkəmˈstæntʃəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does circumstantial mean?

adjective

Relating to or being a circumstance or circumstances; giving details of a situation or event.

Example

"The circumstantial evidence suggested that the suspect was involved in the crime."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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