per se
adverb/ˌpɜː ˈseɪ/
/ˌpɜːr ˈseɪ/
(from Latin)- used meaning ‘by itself’ to show that you are referring to something on its own, rather than in connection with other things
- The drug is not harmful per se, but is dangerous when taken with alcohol.
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