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in and of itself

 

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Adverbial in and of itself has 1 sense
  1. intrinsically, per se, as such, in and of itself - with respect to its inherent nature; "this statement is interesting per se"

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Term: In and of itself

Description:

"In and of itself" is an idiomatic phrase that is used to emphasize that something has its own significance or value, independent of other factors. It suggests that the thing being referred to is considered separately and should not be judged or assessed in relation to anything else.

Examples:

As an adverb:

1. The artwork is beautiful in and of itself, even without considering its historical context.

2. The movie is a masterpiece in and of itself, regardless of the director's reputation.

As a prepositional phrase:

1. The documentary explores the issue of poverty in and of itself, not as a part of any larger social problem.

2. The technology has the potential to revolutionize education in and of itself, without depending on other advancements.

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