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.
   • 1665, Joseph Glanvill, Scepsis Scientifica: Or, Confest Ignorance, the Way to Science; […], London: […] E. C[otes] for Henry Eversden […], →OCLC:

     Of the fancy and intellect, the powers are only circumstantially different.

3. In every circumstance or particular; minutely.
   • 1665, Robert Boyle, New Experiments and Observations Touching Cold:

     To set down somewhat circumstantially, not only the events, but the manner of my trials.