by definition

短语
大学

根据/按照定义

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    According 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. 2.

    Necessarily; always; certainly.

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