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circumstantial in Spanish

circumstantial in Spanish is circunstancial, indiciario, minucioso — circumstantial means based on indirect evidence that suggests something without directly proving it.

circumstantial in Spanish

circunstancial
adj
Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
indiciario
adj
(law) Involving evidence that relies on inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact, thus, suggesting guilt but not directly proving it.
minucioso
adj
Abounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.
pomposo
adj
Full of circumstance or pomp; ceremonial.
circunstancial
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 Spanish?

"circumstantial" in Spanish is circunstancial, indiciario, minucioso. 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 Spanish, "circumstantial" is circunstancial, indiciario, minucioso.

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

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "circumstantial": circunstancial, indiciario, minucioso, pomposo.

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