by definition

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: because of what something or someone is : according to the definition of a word that is being used to describe someone or something

A volunteer by definition is not paid.

A glider is by definition an aircraft with no engine.

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In contrast to the regional and historical topics of the first two editions, science and technology are by definition rapidly evolving, and five years can represent an eon of development and change. —

Bryan Barcena, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025 There's always the next car and by definition the next car will be better. —

Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024 Part of what makes grappling with these issues so difficult is that mass shootings are, by definition, senseless acts of violence. —

Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024 Different leaders will, by definition, offer different visions; these things are deeply personal—something the leader feels in his or her gut. —

Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for by definition