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By definition

Prepositional phrase

Définitions

1.Prepositional phraseAccording to, or as a matter of, definition.
"This property holds for all polygons; and since, by definition, all triangles are polygons, it holds for all triangles."
2.Prepositional phraseNecessarily; always; certainly.
"Almost by definition, a conversation requires both parties to accept each other's viewpoints to some extent."
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