What does "as such" mean ?

Question

Is it meaningless ?

Answer 1

[r] with respect to its inherent nature; "this statement is interesting per se".


Synonyms
as_such per_se intrinsically in_and_of_itself
Related terms
Pertains to noun intrinsic
from adjective intrinsic

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Main Entry: according to Hoyle
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: according to the highest authority
Synonyms: according to regulation, according to rule, as it should be, by the book, by the numbers, gospel, indisputable, proper

Definition: concerning
Synonyms: apropos, as concerns, as regards, as respects, as to, concerned with, concerning, connected with, dealing with, in reference to, referring to, regarding, relating to, relative to, respecting, touching, touching on


Definition: behave
Synonyms: appear, behave, carry, carry oneself, carry out, comport, conduct, do, enact, execute, exert, function, go about, impress as, operate, perform, play-act, react, represent oneself, seem, serve, strike, take on

Part of Speech: adverb 2
Definition: together
Synonyms: accompanying, additionally, also, as well, besides, coupled with, furthermore, likewise, moreover, simultaneously, too, with

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Answer 2

First we define the word 'such': 1. that particular kind or character, 2. being the person or thing indicated,

'as such' then means - as being what is indicated, in that capacity

Such refers back to something mentioned, meaning kind of ' like that'

It is commonly used in the negative. For example:

I apply for a job and am asked if I have any experience with that particular type of job. I might reply, "Well, not as such, but I have done similar things related to my role as a parent, or as a hobby" Which I'm hoping the employer will consider close enough.

When someone asks you "Is there any such thing as a stiplegink? "Such" means that fits that description.

Now, your question has asked for a definition of a phrase. Do you consider my answer as such?

Answer 3

World peace, as such, appears to be unattainable. First you have to define world peace.
About as meaningful as 'at this moment in time' - used by journalists paid be the word instead of 'now'

Answer 4

Doesn't it mean "in that case"? Ex:"I have no qualifications as such, but I feel I could do the job".

Answer 5

as such could mean read forward, there is more,

Answer 6

No it sn't you just have to go to your local library and find out what the term means their is probably a book on the englasih language o words and how they are used etc

Answer 7

It doesn't really have a meaning as such.
Someone who studied english will probably know what it's called, but it's used to express the meaning of 'almost but not quite'

Answer 8

Such as means, i.e - e.g. or "for example"

Answer 9

as such as.. means that much

Answer 10

no idea as such