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by definition

by def·i·ni·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bahy def-uh-nish-uh n]
    • /baɪ ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bahy def-uh-nish-uh n]
    • /baɪ ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ən/

Definitions of by definition words

  • phrase by definition If you say that something has a particular quality by definition, you mean that it has this quality simply because of what it is. 3
  • adverb by definition According to, or as a matter of, definition. 0
  • adverb by definition Necessarily; always; certainly. 0
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Parts of speech for By definition

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
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by definition popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for by definition

adv by definition

  • naturally — in a natural or normal manner.
  • unquestionably — not open to question; beyond doubt or dispute; indisputable; undeniable; certain: an unquestionable fact.
  • undoubtedly — not called in question; accepted as beyond doubt; undisputed.
  • accordingly — You use accordingly to introduce a fact or situation which is a result or consequence of something that you have just referred to.
  • consequently — Consequently means as a result.
All 38 Synonyms of by definition

Antonyms for by definition

adv by definition

  • doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
  • questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
  • unnecessarily — not necessary or essential; needless; unessential.
All 3 Antonyms of by definition

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