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circumstantial in German

circumstantial in German is umstandsbezogen, umstandsmäßig, Indiz — circumstantial means based on indirect evidence that suggests something without directly proving it.

circumstantial in German

umstandsbezogen
adj
Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
umstandsmäßig
adj
Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
Indiz
adj
(law) Involving evidence that relies on inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact, thus, suggesting guilt but not directly proving it.
Indizien
adj
(law) Involving evidence that relies on inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact, thus, suggesting guilt but not directly proving it.
Indizienbeweis
adj
(law) Involving evidence that relies on inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact, thus, suggesting guilt but not directly proving it.
anscheinsmäßig
adj
(law) Involving evidence that relies on inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact, thus, suggesting guilt but not directly proving it.
auf Indizienbeweisen beruhend
adj
(law) Involving evidence that relies on inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact, thus, suggesting guilt but not directly proving it.
ausführlich
adj
Abounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.
detailliert
adj
Abounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.
umständlich
adj
Abounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.
weitschweifig
adj
Abounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.

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 German?

"circumstantial" in German is umstandsbezogen, umstandsmäßig, Indiz. 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 German, "circumstantial" is umstandsbezogen, umstandsmäßig, Indiz.

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

Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "circumstantial": umstandsbezogen, umstandsmäßig, Indiz, Indizien, Indizienbeweis, anscheinsmäßig.

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