Definition of Circumstantial

something that seems to be true but is not proven

Examples of Circumstantial in a sentence

Circumstantial evidence made me believe the dog ate the food on the counter.  🔊

The teacher believed that she knew who stole the test scores but it was all circumstantial belief.  🔊

In law school, we learned that circumstantial evidence is inadmissible in a court of law.  🔊

The evidence against the suspect was purely circumstantial and was not enough to convict.  🔊

The media buzz about the secret performer was circumstantial, as there had been no official announcement.  🔊

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