By dint of something/of doing something
preposition
Because of something or as a result of doing something.
He became famous by dint of hard work and dedication
Often appears as...
- by dint of hard work
- by dint of determination
Usage tips
Formal
preposition
By the force or effort of something.
He secured a place at the university by dint of his high academic achievements
Often appears as...
- by dint of effort
- by dint of fortitude
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
preposition
Because of something or as a result of doing something.
He became famous by dint of hard work and dedication
Often appears as...
- by dint of hard work
- by dint of determination
Usage tips
Formal
preposition
By the force or effort of something.
He secured a place at the university by dint of his high academic achievements
Often appears as...
- by dint of effort
- by dint of fortitude
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Action Result
Use 'by dint of' when emphasizing the outcome resulting from a specific action.
She mastered the violin by dint of daily practice.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Achievement
To highlight personal effort or quality leading to success, 'by dint of' is effective.
He won the award by dint of his unwavering commitment.
Pro Tip 3/3Persistence
This phrase suits contexts where persistence or continuous effort explains success.
She secured her dream job by dint of persistence.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Result
Use 'by dint of' when emphasizing the outcome resulting from a specific action.
She mastered the violin by dint of daily practice.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Achievement
To highlight personal effort or quality leading to success, 'by dint of' is effective.
He won the award by dint of his unwavering commitment.
Pro Tip 3/3Persistence
This phrase suits contexts where persistence or continuous effort explains success.
She secured her dream job by dint of persistence.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Result
Use 'by dint of' when emphasizing the outcome resulting from a specific action.
She mastered the violin by dint of daily practice.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Achievement
To highlight personal effort or quality leading to success, 'by dint of' is effective.
He won the award by dint of his unwavering commitment.
Pro Tip 3/3Persistence
This phrase suits contexts where persistence or continuous effort explains success.
She secured her dream job by dint of persistence.
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