Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
per se
Adverb
/ˈpɜr seɪ/
Definition
By itself or intrinsically; essentially.
Examples
- The notes were not bad per se, but they could use some improvement.
- Her argument wasn’t flawed per se, but it lacked sufficient evidence.
- I don’t dislike the movie per se, I just found it uninteresting.
Meaning
The term ‘per se’ is used to refer to something in its own right or in its own nature, without considering anything else.
Synonyms
- In itself
- Intrinsically
- By itself
