circumstantially

English

Etymology

circumstantial +‎ -ly

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsɜːɹ.kəmˌstæn.ʃə.lɪi/

Adverb

circumstantially (comparative more circumstantially, superlative most circumstantially)

  1. in a circumstantial manner
  2. In respect to circumstances; not essentially; accidentally.
    • Glanvill
      Of the fancy and intellect, the powers are only circumstantially different.
  3. In every circumstance or particular; minutely.
    • Boyle
      To set down somewhat circumstantially, not only the events, but the manner of my trials.
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