Example: Par définition, un cercle est une figure géométrique parfaitement symétrique.
Definition
"Par définition" is a French expression used to indicate that something is true by the nature or meaning of the concept itself. It means that the statement or characteristic is inherently or logically true based on the very definition of the term or idea involved.
The expression "Par définition" comes from the French words 'par,' meaning 'by,' and 'définition,' meaning 'definition.' It literally means 'by definition,' reflecting the idea that something is true because it is included within the meaning of the term itself. This phrase has been commonly used in philosophical and logical contexts to emphasize inherent truths.
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