🎯per se

adverb
/pɜːr ˈseɪ/

Meaning

By or in itself; intrinsically.

Example Sentences

The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.

Synonyms

intrinsically, inherently, essentially, fundamentally

Antonyms

extrinsically, externally

Collocations

not per se, per se rule, per se illegal, per se valid

Related Vocabularies

in the form of a cross; diagonally across
at that time; next in order of time or place
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
In the most effective or efficient way possible.
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively

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