In itself
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Viewed separately, without considering anything else.
Getting a university degree, in itself, does not guarantee a good job.
Often appears as...
- a problem in itself
- a challenge in itself
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Considering something independently from other things.
The research, in itself, was not illegal; it was the way it was carried out that was problematic.
Often appears as...
- the fact in itself
- significant in itself
Usage tips
Academic
phrase
Emphasizing the most basic or inherent nature of something.
The fact that he lied is, in itself, proof that he is not trustworthy.
Often appears as...
- revealing in itself
- telling in itself
phrase
Viewed separately, without considering anything else.
Getting a university degree, in itself, does not guarantee a good job.
Often appears as...
- a problem in itself
- a challenge in itself
phrase
Considering something independently from other things.
The research, in itself, was not illegal; it was the way it was carried out that was problematic.
Often appears as...
- the fact in itself
- significant in itself
Usage tips
Academic
phrase
Emphasizing the most basic or inherent nature of something.
The fact that he lied is, in itself, proof that he is not trustworthy.
Often appears as...
- revealing in itself
- telling in itself
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Isolation Emphasis
Use 'in itself' to focus on one thing, ignoring its relationships with others.
The painting, in itself, is a masterpiece, irrespective of the artist's reputation.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Absolute
'In itself' does not mean something is complete or sufficient, just that it’s considered alone.
Her argument, in itself, is strong, but lacks evidence.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Difference
Use it to show that something may not seem significant when seen alone.
A single vote, in itself, seems insignificant, yet it counts.
Pro Tip 1/3Isolation Emphasis
Use 'in itself' to focus on one thing, ignoring its relationships with others.
The painting, in itself, is a masterpiece, irrespective of the artist's reputation.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Absolute
'In itself' does not mean something is complete or sufficient, just that it’s considered alone.
Her argument, in itself, is strong, but lacks evidence.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Difference
Use it to show that something may not seem significant when seen alone.
A single vote, in itself, seems insignificant, yet it counts.
Pro Tip 1/3Isolation Emphasis
Use 'in itself' to focus on one thing, ignoring its relationships with others.
The painting, in itself, is a masterpiece, irrespective of the artist's reputation.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Absolute
'In itself' does not mean something is complete or sufficient, just that it’s considered alone.
Her argument, in itself, is strong, but lacks evidence.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Difference
Use it to show that something may not seem significant when seen alone.
A single vote, in itself, seems insignificant, yet it counts.
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