by definition
According to, or as a matter of, definitionAccording to, or as a matter of, definition.
» Tom is always right by definition.
Tom hat per definitionem immer Recht.
Meaning
2 sensesAccording 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.
Necessarily; always; certainly.
Almost by definition, a conversation requires both parties to accept each other's viewpoints to some extent.
per definitionem
Examples
16 sentencesTom is always right by definition.
deTom hat per definitionem immer Recht.
Biologists are idiots blinded by definitions.
Money laundering is, by definition, a clandestine enterprise.
Expats by definition are "ambassadors" of their homelands.
A dictatorship means, by definition, one centre of power.
ruДиктатура означает, по определению, один центр власти.
deEine Diktatur hat per Definition nur ein Machtzentrum.