brute force
/ˌbruːt ˈfɔːrs/
relying on sheer power or repetition rather than ingenuity
brute force in a sentence
“They solved the problem through brute force rather than elegance.”
Origin of brute force
Latin brutus heavy, dull + fortis strong
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