circumstantial
4 antonyms and opposites of circumstantial, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Based on indirect evidence that suggests something without directly proving it.
Antonyms
How to use circumstantial
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin circumstantia ("circumstance") plus the adjective suffix "-al".
Full origin of circumstantial →Frequently asked questions
What does “circumstantial” mean?
The word “circumstantial” means based on indirect evidence that suggests something without directly proving it. In plain terms, indirect and suggestive rather than a direct proof — most often heard in "circumstantial evidence".
How do you pronounce “circumstantial”?
“Circumstantial” is pronounced suh-kuhm-STANSHUHL (/səɹ.kəmˈstænʃəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “circumstantial” in a sentence?
Here is “circumstantial” used in a sentence: “The conviction rested entirely on circumstantial evidence.”
What is another word for “circumstantial”?
Words with a similar meaning to “circumstantial” include accidental, coincidental, coinstantial, contingent, happenstantial and incidental.
What is the opposite of “circumstantial”?
The opposite of “circumstantial” — its antonyms — are certain, impossible, inevitable and necessary.
What part of speech is “circumstantial”?
“Circumstantial” is an adjective.
Where does the word “circumstantial” come from?
The word “circumstantial” comes from Latin. From Latin circumstantia ("circumstance") plus the adjective suffix "-al".
Is “circumstantial” a common word?
“Circumstantial” is an uncommon word in modern English.