circumstantially

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to circumstances; conditioned by circumstances; influenced by or situated in circumstances; obtained from or based on evidence or information that is circumstantial rather than direct or firsthand.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with circumstantially
rhapsodies , capacities , apologies , historically , histrionically

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Homophones

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1. Circumstance () : A fact or situation that complicates or influences a decision or course of action.
   

2. Circumstantial () : Relating to circumstances; conditioned by circumstances; influenced by or situated in circumstances; obtained from or based on evidence or information that is circumstantial rather than direct or firsthand.
   

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Variants

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circumstantial , circumstantialities , circumstantiality , circumstantially

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Etymology

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From the Latin circumstantia 'circumstance, surroundings, state of things', from circum- 'around' + statio 'a standing, a place'.

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Trivia

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1. Circumstantial evidence was used in the famous trial of Socrates, who was accused of impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens.

2. The term 'circumstantial' comes from the Latin word circumstantia, which means 'circumstance, surroundings, state of things'.

3. Circumstantial evidence is often used in legal proceedings when direct evidence is not available or is insufficient.

4. In forensic science, circumstantial evidence can include things like fingerprints, DNA, and footprints.

5. Circumstantial evidence can be particularly useful in cases where the crime scene has been disturbed or where there are no direct witnesses to the crime.

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Related Concepts

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1. Evidence: Evidence is any information that is used to establish the truth about a matter under investigation. It can be physical, such as fingerprints or DNA, or circumstantial, such as witness testimony or documents.

2. Direct Evidence: Direct evidence is evidence that is firsthand or comes directly from the source. For example, a witness who saw a crime being committed firsthand is providing direct evidence. Direct evidence is generally considered to be more reliable than circumstantial evidence.

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Culture

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In literature, circumstantial evidence is often used to build suspense and create a sense of mystery. For example, in Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express', Hercule Poirot solves the crime using only circumstantial evidence. In art, circumstantial evidence can refer to the details and context surrounding a work of art that help to interpret its meaning. For instance, the details in a painting by Jan van Eyck may provide circumstantial evidence about the social status and wealth of the subjects depicted.

How to Memorize "circumstantially"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize circumstantially, try visualizing a scene where someone is gathering circumstantial evidence. Imagine them collecting clues, interviewing witnesses, and examining physical evidence. This can help you remember the definition and meaning of the word.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize circumstantially, try associating the word with the idea of evidence or investigation. For example, you could associate circumstantial evidence with a detective gathering clues to solve a mystery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize circumstantially, try using a mnemonic device such as an acronym or a rhyme. For example, you could remember the definition of circumstantial evidence by using the acronym C-I-S-T, which stands for 'Circumstantial, Indirect, Speculative, and Testimonial'.

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