adverb/ɑ̃ tɑ̃ k(ə) tɛl/
in essence, essentially, by nature, independent of circumstance; as such; per se
“La théorie de l'évolution ne permet pas directement d'expliquer le sentiment de beauté en tant que tel, mais elle permet d'éclairer la notion d'attractivité.” — The theory of evolution does not permit us to explain directly the feeling of beauty as such, but it permits us to illuminate the notion of attractiveness.
Synonyms: par essence, comme tel, à ce titre
Compare Italian in quanto tale from in quanto + tale, with the same meanings.