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circumstantial in Finnish

circumstantial in Finnish is aiheeseen liittyvä, epäolennainen, [[aihe|aihe-]] — circumstantial means based on indirect evidence that suggests something without directly proving it.

circumstantial in Finnish

aiheeseen liittyvä
adj
Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
epäolennainen
adj
Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
[[aihe|aihe-]]
adj
(law) Involving evidence that relies on inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact, thus, suggesting guilt but not directly proving it.
yksityiskohtainen
adj
Abounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.
juhlallinen
adj
Full of circumstance or pomp; ceremonial.
juhlava
adj
Full of circumstance or pomp; ceremonial.
epäolennaisuudet
noun
(chiefly, in the plural) Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.
oheisilmiö
noun
(chiefly, in the plural) Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.
olosuhteet
noun
(chiefly, in the plural) Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.

What does "circumstantial" mean?

  1. adj Based on indirect evidence that suggests something without directly proving it.
    "The conviction rested entirely on circumstantial evidence."
  2. adj Relating to incidental details rather than the main point.
    "The report went into circumstantial detail that wasn't really necessary."
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circumstantial in a sentence

  • The conviction rested entirely on circumstantial evidence.
  • The report went into circumstantial detail that wasn't really necessary.

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What is "circumstantial" in Finnish?

"circumstantial" in Finnish is aiheeseen liittyvä, epäolennainen, [[aihe|aihe-]]. circumstantial means: Based on indirect evidence that suggests something without directly proving it.

How do you use "circumstantial" in a sentence?

Example: "The conviction rested entirely on circumstantial evidence." In Finnish, "circumstantial" is aiheeseen liittyvä, epäolennainen, [[aihe|aihe-]].

Are there other ways to say "circumstantial" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "circumstantial": aiheeseen liittyvä, epäolennainen, [[aihe|aihe-]], yksityiskohtainen, juhlallinen, juhlava.

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