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The definition of such is the same or as already mentioned.

(adjective)

An example of such used as an adjective is the phrase a beautiful woman such as her mother.
An example of such used as an adjective is the phrase apples, oranges and such fruits.

See such in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

1. of the kind mentioned or implied: a man such as his father
2. of the same or a similar kind; like: pens, pencils, crayons, and such supplies
certain but not specified; whatever: at such time as you go
so extreme, so much, so great, etc.: used, according to the context, for emphasis: embarrassed by such praise

Origin: ME suche < OE swilc, swelc, akin to Ger solch, Goth swaleiks < PGmc *swalika-: for components see so & like

adverb

to so great a degree; so: such good news

pronoun

such a person (or persons) or thing (or things): such as live by the sword
the person or thing mentioned or implied: such was her nature

See such in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

a. Of this kind: a single parent, one of many such people in the neighborhood.
b. Of a kind specified or implied: a boy such as yourself.
a. Of a degree or quality indicated: Their anxiety was such that they could not sleep.
b. Of so extreme a degree or quality: never dreamed of such wealth.

adverb

To so extreme a degree; so: such beautiful flowers; such a funny character.
Very; especially: She has been in such poor health lately.

pron.

a. Such a person or persons or thing or things: was the mayor and as such presided over the council; expected difficulties, and such occurred.
b. Itself alone or within itself: Money as such will seldom bring total happiness.
Someone or something implied or indicated: Such are the fortunes of war.
Similar things or people; the like: pins, needles, and such.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English swylc; see swo- in Indo-European roots

Usage Note: The adjective such is often followed by that when such is used to mean “of a degree or quality indicated,” as in the sentence The demand of Feinberg's specialized services is such that he commands around $200,000 a month when he gets involved in a case. This example is acceptable to 87 percent of the Usage Panel. • The Panel does not, however, find the phrase such that to be an acceptable replacement for so that or in such a way that. A mere 12 percent approve of this usage in the sentence The products are packaged such that users can pick the components they need and add capabilities over time.

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