Meaning

• (chiefly in the plural) Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.

  "the circumstantials of religion"

Meaning

• Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.

• Abounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.

• Full of circumstance or pomp; ceremonial.

• Suggesting guilt, but not proving it conclusively.

  "It is unlikely he will be convicted; the evidence against him is circumstantial at best."