by dint of

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Synonyms of by dint of next

next

: by force of : because of

succeeded by dint of hard work

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First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of by dint of was in 1664

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by dint of

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“By dint of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20dint%20of. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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