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Meaning of by definition | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. According to, or as a matter of, definition.
  2. Necessarily; always; certainly.

Equivalents

Examples

“This property holds for all polygons; and since, by definition, all triangles are polygons, it holds for all triangles.”
“Almost by definition, a conversation requires both parties to accept each other's viewpoints to some extent.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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