circumstantially Meaning, Definition & Usage

adverb according to circumstances
- he was convicted circumstantially
adverb insofar as the circumstances are concerned
- the account was circumstantially accurate
adverb in minute detail
minutely.
- our inability to see everything minutely and clearly is due merely to the infirmity of our senses
adverb without advance planning
unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally.
- they met accidentally

In respect to circumstances; not essentially; accidentally.
Of the fancy and intellect, the powers are only circumstantially different. Glanvill.
In every circumstance or particular; minutely.
To set down somewhat circumstantially, not only the events, but the manner of my trials. Boyle.