by definition — according to the exact meaning of a word or phrase; by its very nature
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: according to the exact meaning of a word or phrase; by its very nature
Pronunciation (IPA): /baɪ ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 정의상, 본질적으로, 당연히
Korean pronunciation: 바이 데퍼**니**션
Example Sentences
- A vegetarian is, by definition, someone who doesn't eat meat - so stop asking if they want chicken!
- Artificial intelligence is, by definition, intelligence demonstrated by machines rather than humans.
- A perfectionist is, by definition, never satisfied with their work - which is perfectly imperfect.
by definition
ADVERB//baɪ ˌdefəˈnɪʃən//
according to the exact meaning of a word or phrase; by its very nature
A triangle has three sides by definition — that's just what it means.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'definire'(경계를 정하다)에서 유래된 definition과 전치사 by의 조합으로, '정의에 의해'라는 의미를 나타내는 숙어적 표현
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📝Examples
“A vegetarian is, by definition, someone who doesn't eat meat - so stop asking if they want chicken!”
“Artificial intelligence is, by definition, intelligence demonstrated by machines rather than humans.”
“A perfectionist is, by definition, never satisfied with their work - which is perfectly imperfect.”
“Democracy is, by definition, government by the people and for the people.”
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