by definition
The phrase "by definition" is used to highlight that a quality or characteristic is inherently part of the term or concept being described.
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Definition
B2General
(formal)Indicating that a quality or characteristic is inherently part of the term or concept.
Example
- A triangle, by definition, has three sides.
- By definition, a bachelor is an unmarried man.
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