Pronunciation: /ɪn ənd ʌv ɪtˈsɛlf/
noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things (common noun), or to name a particular one of these (proper noun)
A1 In and of itself, a pencil is just a tool for writing.
A2 In and of itself, a book holds knowledge and stories within its pages.
B1 The painting, in and of itself, is a masterpiece of color and emotion.
B2 The scientific theory, in and of itself, is groundbreaking and revolutionary.
C1 The film, in and of itself, is a profound commentary on society and human nature.
C2 The philosophical concept, in and of itself, challenges the very essence of existence.
adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb
A1 In and of itself, the book was not very interesting.
A2 The movie, in and of itself, was entertaining but lacked depth.
B1 The decision, in and of itself, was not difficult to make.
B2 The painting, in and of itself, was beautiful, but lacked emotional depth.
C1 The scientific theory, in and of itself, was groundbreaking in its implications.
C2 The artwork, in and of itself, was a masterpiece of modern art.
pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)
A1 In and of itself, a pencil is just a tool for writing.
A2 The movie, in and of itself, was not very interesting, but the acting was superb.
B1 The painting, in and of itself, may not seem impressive, but when you learn about the artist's background, it becomes more meaningful.
B2 The scientific theory, in and of itself, may be complex, but when broken down into simpler terms, it is easier to understand.
C1 The legal document, in and of itself, may be confusing, but with the help of a lawyer, it can be clarified.
C2 The technology, in and of itself, is groundbreaking, but its impact on society is what truly makes it revolutionary.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 In and of itself, the book is not very interesting.
A2 The movie, in and of itself, is quite entertaining.
B1 The decision, in and of itself, was not the problem.
B2 The technology, in and of itself, is not enough to solve the issue.
C1 The artwork, in and of itself, is a masterpiece of modern art.
C2 The theory, in and of itself, is groundbreaking in the field of physics.
formal The theory, in and of itself, does not provide enough evidence to support the conclusion.
informal The movie, in and of itself, was not that great, but the special effects were impressive.
slang The party, in and of itself, was okay, but it really picked up once the music started playing.
figurative The painting, in and of itself, may not seem impressive, but when you learn about the artist's background, it becomes much more meaningful.
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