in itself
Meaning
in itself
Inherently; viewed independently, without reference to anything else.
Oxygen is not flammable in itself, but it supports combustion.
Synonyms: intrinsically, inherently, by itself, per se, in and of itself, as such
Synonyms
Examples
When you have to make a choice and don't make it, that is in itself a choice.
Evil will come to nought and will be completely destroyed. The divine, pure goodness will contain in itself every nature endowed with reason; nothing made by God is excluded from his kingdom once everything mixed with some elements of base material has been consumed by refinement in fire.
Power can be taken, but not given. The process of the taking is empowerment in itself.
The virtue of parents is in itself a great legacy.
The labour is in itself a pleasure.
Old age is in itself a disease.