circumstantially

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English

Etymology

circumstantial +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

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Adverb

circumstantially (comparative more circumstantially, superlative most circumstantially)

  1. in a circumstantial manner
  2. In respect to circumstances; not essentially; accidentally.
    • (Can we date this quote by Glanvill and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)
      Of the fancy and intellect, the powers are only circumstantially different.
  3. In every circumstance or particular; minutely.
    • (Can we date this quote by Boyle and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)
      To set down somewhat circumstantially, not only the events, but the manner of my trials.
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