circumstantially
English
Etymology
circumstantial + -ly
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsɜːɹ.kəmˌstæn.ʃə.lɪi/
Adverb
circumstantially (comparative more circumstantially, superlative most circumstantially)
- in a circumstantial manner
- In respect to circumstances; not essentially; accidentally.
- 1665, Joseph Glanvill, Scepsis Scientifica:
- Of the fancy and intellect, the powers are only circumstantially different.
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- 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.
- 1665, Robert Boyle, New Experiments and Observations Touching Cold