Circumstantial Definition & Meaning

circumstantial
adjective
  1. fully detailed and specific about particulars; "a circumstantial report about the debate"

"Circumstantial" in song lyrics

See how circumstantial is used in real songs:

  • "It's circumstantial"
    Souls of Mischief — Bumpshit
  • "define circumstantial"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "circumstantial"

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