1. in a way that depends on or is determined by circumstances
2. in great detail; with attention to all the facts and conditions
3. based on circumstantial evidence rather than direct proof
Usage: legal

Examples

• The witness described the events circumstantially, providing every detail she could remember.
• His guilt was established circumstantially through a series of coincidences.
• The plan succeeded circumstantially, depending entirely on favorable weather conditions.
• She reported the incident circumstantially to the police investigators.
• The case was built circumstantially on evidence that suggested but did not prove his involvement.
• The outcome was determined circumstantially by factors beyond their control.