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per se

adverb

/pɜːr ˈseɪ/

Meaning

By or in itself; intrinsically.

The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.

intrinsically, inherently, essentially, fundamentally

extrinsically, externally

not per se, per se rule, per se illegal, per se valid

with great weight; to a great degree; intensely

completely; wholly; fully

in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned

in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect

in a silent or calm manner

mainly; primarily