Circumstantial

/səːkəmˈstanʃəl/

Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:26 pts14 letters
Definition of Circumstantial

noun

  1. (chiefly in the plural) Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.

    "the circumstantials of religion"

adjective

  1. Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
  2. Abounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.
  3. Full of circumstance or pomp; ceremonial.
  4. Suggesting guilt, but not proving it conclusively.

    "It is unlikely he will be convicted; the evidence against him is circumstantial at best."

Anagrams of Circumstantial

No exact anagrams found for "circumstantial". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Circumstantial"

Circumstantial is a 14-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Circumstantial" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "circumstantial" is a high-scoring word.