Identify the meaning of the word: “Per se”

Identify the meaning of the word: “Per se”

  • (A) By itself
  • (B) Completely
  • (C) Among other things
  • (D) Very short
  • The Latin word per se means “by itself”, “in itself”, or “intrinsically”. It is often used to refer to something’s inherent nature without considering it in relation to anything else.
  • Examples:
  • "The job isn't stressful per se, but the long commute makes it tiring" (Meaning the job itself is not stressful, but the commute is).
  • "It is not the money per se that makes them unhappy, but the single-minded pursuit of that money".
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