Dint

usgb/dɪnt/
noun

The force or power of something.

She became a successful woman by dint of hard work and determination.
Visual representation of "dint" - The force or power of something

Often appears as...

  • by dint of
  • through dint of

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Formal, Approving

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Effort Implication

Implies determined effort or struggle to achieve something.

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He passed the exam by dint of perseverance.
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Success Attribution

Often used to attribute success to a specific cause or effort.

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Her fame came via dint of relentless practice.
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Formal Expression

Tends to appear more in formal or literary contexts.

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By dint of careful planning, the event was a triumph.
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