by virtue of — because of; by means of; on the basis of
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: because of; by means of; on the basis of
Pronunciation (IPA): /baɪ ˈvɜːrtʃuː ʌv/
Example Sentences
- By virtue of being the CEO's son, he got promoted faster than anyone else.
- The students passed the exam by virtue of their teacher's excellent preparation.
- By virtue of eating pizza every day, he became the restaurant's most valued customer.
by virtue of
PREPOSITION[/baɪ ˈvɜːrtʃuː ʌv/]
because of; by means of; on the basis of
because of; by means of; on the basis of
By virtue of passion, she continues to pursue!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase derives from Latin 'virtus', meaning 'strength, power, or virtue'. The expression developed from the literal sense of 'by the power of virtue' to denote causation or agency based on an inherent quality or merit.
Breakdown
virtue (Latin virtus: strength, excellence, moral power) + of (possessive preposition) = 'by means of the quality or power of'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“By virtue of being the CEO's son, he got promoted faster than anyone else.”
“The students passed the exam by virtue of their teacher's excellent preparation.”
“By virtue of eating pizza every day, he became the restaurant's most valued customer.”
“She won the debate by virtue of her logical arguments.”
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