What does "circumstantial" mean?

Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.

What is a synonym for "circumstantial"?

Common synonyms include: specific, absolute, accessory, accidental, accidental, accompanying.

Pronounced //səɹ.kəmˈstænʃəl//.

//səɹ.kəmˈstænʃəl// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Noun

1
Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance. in-plural
"the circumstantials of religion"
2
An adjunct or circumstant.

Adjective

1
Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
"We must therefore distinguish between the essentials in religious worship […] and what is merely circumstantial."
2
Involving evidence that relies on inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact, thus, suggesting guilt but not directly proving it.
"It is unlikely he will be convicted; the evidence against him is circumstantial at best."
3
Abounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.
"My Unkle's account is more circumstantial I must confess—but I believe mine is the true one for all that."
4
Full of circumstance or pomp; ceremonial.