by definition

idiom

: 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.

Examples of by definition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cutters, by definition, consult with customers—taking measurements, helping to select the appropriate cloth. —Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025

Disturbed Claims Three Top 10 Hits This Week The Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart only features 10 spots, so any track that lands on the ranking is, by definition, a top 10 hit. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

The biggest exception to this rule is a typing game, which by definition asks players to send their fingers flying across every single letter on the keyboard (and then some) in quick succession. —Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 8 Mar. 2025

First, because people with a why mindset, by definition, excel at seeing the big picture, our findings suggest that the ability to tell stories well and to see the big picture are closely related. —Ron Shachar, Scientific American, 7 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for by definition

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