Circumstantial (adjective)

Relating to the facts or circumstances of a case or event, rather than to its essence or fundamental nature.

Origin:

The word 'circumstantial' comes from the latin word 'circumstantia' which means 'the state of being present, or surrounding circumstances'.

Examples:

1. The circumstantial evidence against the defendant was considered sufficient for a conviction.
2. The circumstantial details of the crime were meticulously reconstructed by the detectives.
3. The circumstantial accounts of the witness were unreliable.
4. The circumstantial evidence suggested that the victim had struggled with the attacker.
5. The circumstantial description of the missing person provided by the family was not enough for the police to identify them.