Multiple choice

Directions: Choose a suitable synonym in the following question.

Circumstantial

  1. Waive

  2. Critical

  3. Hypothetical

  4. Tide
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Circumstantial evidence is evidence that relies on circumstances to infer a fact. Hypothetical means based on a hypothesis or assumed rather than proven. While circumstantial evidence can be used in hypothetical reasoning, they're not true synonyms - circumstantial refers to the nature of evidence based on circumstances, while hypothetical refers to something assumed or unproven. However, they're conceptually close enough.

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