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prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

According to, or as a matter of, definition.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • This property holds for all polygons; and since, by definition, all triangles are polygons, it holds for all triangles.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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prep_phrase

Meaning 2

Necessarily; always; certainly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Almost by definition, a conversation requires both parties to accept each other's viewpoints to some extent.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: per definitie — Translations
  • Finnish: määritelmällisesti — Translations
  • French: par définition — Translations
  • German: per definitionem — Translations
  • Latin: per definitionem — Translations
  • Polish: z definicji — Translations
  • Polish: z założenia — Translations