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Learn “Circumstantial”

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Circumstantial

adjective/ser-kum-STAN-shul/

Meaning

Based on details that suggest something but do not directly prove it.

In context

Circumstantial clues pointed to the puppy as the sock thief.

Remember it

Circumstantial holds 'circumstance' — it depends on surrounding circumstances, not direct proof.

Use it well

Use for indirect evidence that hints but does not prove; popular in mystery texts.