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by definitionaccording 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

by definition concept
💡 Concept

according to the exact meaning of a word or phrase; by its very nature

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/baɪ ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/baɪ ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootdefine
Suffix--ition

Origin

라틴어 'definire'(경계를 정하다)에서 유래된 definition과 전치사 by의 조합으로, '정의에 의해'라는 의미를 나타내는 숙어적 표현

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🎵Rhyme

definitionpositioncondition
definition
position
condition

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

by natureinherentlyessentiallynecessarilyautomatically

Antonyms

accidentallycoincidentallyunexpectedly

Related

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