in and of itself

ریشه

The word 'in' indicates being inside or within, 'and' is a conjunction, 'of' indicates belonging or possession, and 'itself' refers to the thing being considered separately.

مثال

• The painting, in and of itself, is a masterpiece.
• The statement, in and of itself, is not enough evidence to prove his guilt.
• The technology, in and of itself, is neutral; it depends on how it is used.