circumstantial
adjective/ˌsɪrkəmˈstænʃəl/
Frequency rank: #11,257 most common English word
Meaning
Based on inference from indirect evidence rather than direct proof.
Example sentence
The detective admitted that the evidence against the suspect was purely circumstantial.
Synonyms & related words
- indirect
- inconclusive
- inferential
- presumptive
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