inasmuch as
Americanconjunction
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in view of the fact that; seeing that; since.
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insofar as; to such a degree as.
conjunction
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in view of the fact that; seeing that; since
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to the extent or degree that; in so far as
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Also, insomuch as.
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Since, because of the fact that, as in Inasmuch as I have to go anyhow, I'll pick up the book for you , or Insomuch as they are friends, we can seat them together . The first usage dates from the late 1300s, the second from the late 1400s.
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Also, insofar as . To the extent or degree that, as in You will become a good pianist only inasmuch as you keep practicing , or He's lost interest insomuch as he has stopped attending church altogether , or Insofar as this is a temporary measure, we can't complain . [Late 1500s]
Usage
What are other ways to say inasmuch as? The conjunction inasmuch as means “in view of the fact that” or “seeing that.” Do you know when to use inasmuch as, as, since, for, and because? Learn more on Thesaurus.com.
Etymology
Origin of inasmuch as
1250–1300; Middle English in as much ( e ) as
Example Sentences
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Inasmuch as they have any obligation to their grandchildren, it’s simply to be loving grandparents, which it sounds like they are.
From Slate • Sep. 15, 2023
Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Malyar told Ukrainian television: “Any information can harm the processes that are taking place ... Inasmuch as the process is under way, we can’t say what’s happening right now.”
From Reuters • May 16, 2022
Inasmuch as they reflected his personal experiences, it was in the manner of all fairy tales — through archetypes and deep dives into the subconscious.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2020
Inasmuch as a Haredi pop culture exists, “Shtisel” became a mainstay.
From The New Yorker • Apr. 14, 2019
My first letter, Dear Mrs. O’Brien, Inasmuch as you have not seen fit to pay me what you owe me I may be forced to resort to legal action.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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