Circumstantiality

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Pronunciation: /ˌsɜːrkəmˌstænʃiˈæləti/

Definitions of circumstantiality

noun the quality or state of being circumstantial; the quality of being detailed or specific in describing events or situations

Example Sentences

A1 She explained the situation with a lot of circumstantiality, giving every detail.

A2 The detective's report was filled with circumstantiality, making it difficult to follow.

B1 The witness's testimony was marked by circumstantiality, providing a thorough account of the events.

B2 The lawyer argued that the defendant's statement lacked circumstantiality, leaving doubts about the case.

C1 The historian's analysis was praised for its circumstantiality, offering a comprehensive view of the time period.

C2 The journalist's article was criticized for its excessive circumstantiality, losing focus on the main point.

Examples of circumstantiality in a Sentence

formal The psychiatrist noted the patient's circumstantiality in their speech, indicating a possible mental health condition.

informal She tends to go off on tangents a lot, showing some circumstantiality in her storytelling.

slang His explanations are so long-winded, full of circumstantiality, it's hard to follow what he's trying to say.

figurative The intricate plot of the novel was filled with circumstantiality, leading readers on a complex journey of clues and revelations.

Grammatical Forms of circumstantiality

plural

circumstantialities

comparative

more circumstantial

superlative

most circumstantial

present tense

circumstantializes

future tense

will circumstantialize

perfect tense

has circumstantialized

continuous tense

is circumstantializing

singular

circumstantiality

positive degree

circumstantial

infinitive

to circumstantialize

gerund

circumstantializing

participle

circumstantialized

Origin and Evolution of circumstantiality

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'circumstantiality' originated from the Latin word 'circumstantia', which means surrounding circumstances.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a legal context to describe the inclusion of all relevant details and circumstances in a case or argument, the term 'circumstantiality' has evolved to also refer to a tendency to provide excessive or unnecessary details in speech or writing.