circumstantially
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- according to circumstances; "he was convicted circumstantially"
- minutely: in minute detail; "our inability to see everything minutely and clearly is due merely to the infirmity of our senses"
- by chance: without advance planning; "they met accidentally"
- Circumstantiality is a disturbed pattern of speech or writing. In circumstantiality, unnecessary details and irrelevant remarks cause a delay in getting to the point.
- (circumstantial) Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance; opposed to an essential; -- generally in the plural; as, the circumstantials of religion; Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential; Abounding with ...
- (Circumstantiality) Speech that is very delayed at reaching its goal. Excessive long windedness. e.g. "What is your name? ...