1. circumstantially(r = adv.all) - according to circumstances; "he was convicted circumstantially"
2. circumstantially(r = adv.all) - insofar as the circumstances are concerned; "the account was circumstantially accurate"
3. circumstantially(r = adv.all) minutely - in minute detail; "our inability to see everything minutely and clearly is due merely to the infirmity of our senses"
4. circumstantially(r = adv.all) accidentally, by chance, unexpectedly - without advance planning; "they met accidentally"
1. In respect to circumstances; not essentially; accidentally. [1913 Webster]
"Of the fancy and intellect, the powers are only circumstantially different." [1913 Webster]
2. In every circumstance or particular; minutely. [1913 Webster]
"To set down somewhat circumstantially, not only the events, but the manner of my trials." [1913 Webster]