circumstantially
UK/,sə:kəm'stænʃəli/US
C2
Definitions
adv.
Based on circumstances; by inference rather than direct evidence.
依据情况地；间接地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcircumstantialcircle, ring, around
+
-lyin the manner of
=circumstantially
circumstantial + -ly (adverb) = in a circumstantial way; via indirect evidence.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The case was proved only circumstantially.