Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word circumstantial. Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance; opposed to an essential; -- generally in the plural; as, the circumstantials of religion. Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.

Choose the Right Synonym for circumstantial. circumstantial, minute, particular, detailed mean dealing with a matter fully and usually point by point. circumstantial implies fullness of detail that fixes something described in time and space. a circumstantial account of our visit minute implies close and searching attention to the smallest details.