By Virtue Of

Pronunciation: /baɪ ˈvɜːr.tʃuːv/

Definitions of by virtue of

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In the phrase 'by virtue of', 'virtue' is a noun referring to a quality or trait considered morally good or desirable.

Example Sentences

A1 By virtue of being the oldest sibling, she felt responsible for her younger brothers and sisters.

A2 By virtue of his hard work and dedication, he was promoted to a higher position in the company.

B1 By virtue of his experience in the field, he was considered an expert by his colleagues.

B2 By virtue of her connections in the industry, she was able to secure funding for her startup.

C1 By virtue of his diplomatic skills, he was able to negotiate a peace treaty between the two warring nations.

C2 By virtue of her exceptional talent, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

preposition A word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence. 'By virtue of' is a prepositional phrase that indicates the reason or basis for something.

Example Sentences

A1 By virtue of being the oldest sibling, she was always expected to set a good example.

A2 By virtue of his hard work, he was promoted to a higher position in the company.

B1 By virtue of her expertise in the field, she was chosen to lead the research team.

B2 By virtue of his diplomatic skills, he was able to negotiate a successful peace treaty.

C1 By virtue of his extensive experience, he was considered an expert in the field.

C2 By virtue of her exceptional talent, she was awarded the highest honor in the industry.

Examples of by virtue of in a Sentence

formal By virtue of his hard work and dedication, he was promoted to a higher position within the company.

informal I got front row tickets to the concert by virtue of knowing someone who works at the venue.

slang She got into the exclusive party by virtue of being friends with the host.

figurative By virtue of her kindness and generosity, she was able to create a strong support system around her.

Grammatical Forms of by virtue of

• past tense: was loved
• plural: by virtues of
• comparative: more by virtue of
• superlative: most by virtue of
• present tense: is loved
• future tense: will be loved
• perfect tense: has been loved
• continuous tense: is being loved
• singular: by virtue of
• positive degree: by virtue of
• infinitive: to be loved by virtue of
• gerund: being loved by virtue of
• participle: loved by virtue of

Origin and Evolution of by virtue of

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The phrase 'by virtue of' originated in Latin as 'virtute' meaning 'by virtue' or 'by merit'. It was later adapted into Old French as 'par vertu de' before being anglicized into 'by virtue of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'by virtue of' has retained its original meaning of 'by reason of' or 'because of', with no significant evolution in its usage or meaning.