per se (퍼**세이**) — by or in itself; intrinsically; as such
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: by or in itself; intrinsically; as such
Pronunciation (IPA): /pər ˈseɪ/
Korean meaning: 그 자체로는, 본질적으로, 그 자체만으로는
Korean pronunciation: 퍼**세이**
Example Sentences
- Chocolate isn't bad per se, but eating 10 bars a day might be problematic.
- Social media per se isn't evil, but doom-scrolling at 3 AM definitely is.
- The contract per se is valid, but the circumstances surrounding it raise questions.
per se
ADVERB//pər ˈseɪ//
by or in itself; intrinsically; as such
그 자체로는, 본질적으로, 그 자체만으로는
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Direct borrowing from Latin, where 'per se' literally means 'through itself' or 'by itself.' Originally used in legal and philosophical contexts to distinguish something in its own right from its associations.
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📝Examples
“Chocolate isn't bad per se, but eating 10 bars a day might be problematic.”
“Social media per se isn't evil, but doom-scrolling at 3 AM definitely is.”
“The contract per se is valid, but the circumstances surrounding it raise questions.”
“Being a perfectionist isn't wrong per se, but it can drive your friends crazy.”
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