circumstantial
/ˌsɜːkəmˈstænʃl/
cir · cum · stan · tial
ˌsɜː · kəm · ˈstæn · ʃl
English Definition
Adj. based on circumstances; indirect
Significado en Español
circunstancial, indirecto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tình huống, gián tiếp
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Example Sentence
The prosecution relied heavily on circumstantial evidence.
检方严重依赖间接证据。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
circum- (around) + stance (stand) → detailed, dependent on the situation.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “circumstantial”:
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A
Incidental
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B
Mandatory
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C
Inconclusive
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D
Unscheduled
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A — Incidental.
“circumstantial” means Adj. based on circumstances; indirect
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
With only ______ evidence and no real witness, the case was hard to prove.
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A
direct
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B
circumstantial
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C
solid
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D
conclusive
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B — circumstantial.
“circumstantial” means Adj. based on circumstances; indirect
Common questions about “circumstantial”
What does “circumstantial” mean?
circumstantial — Adj. based on circumstances; indirect. In Chinese: 依情况而定的；间接的（证据）.
How do you pronounce “circumstantial”?
circumstantial is pronounced /ˌsɜːkəmˈstænʃl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: cir · cum · stan · tial.
How do you use “circumstantial” in a sentence?
The prosecution relied heavily on circumstantial evidence. (检方严重依赖间接证据。)
What are synonyms for “circumstantial”?
indirect, inferential, incidental — all close in meaning to circumstantial (Adj. based on circumstances; indirect).
Is “circumstantial” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. circumstantial appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “circumstantial”?
circum- (around) + stance (stand) → detailed, dependent on the situation.
