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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An amazing fact, inasmuch as Scotland produced the first important book review: the Edinburgh Review, founded in 1802.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
And when you’re talking to a detractor who has renounced the cult of Michael inasmuch as it can be renounced, you’re also insulting them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2024
Under that scenario, when it came to setting the level of interest rates, the Fed would pay attention to banking problems only inasmuch as they seemed likely to slow down the real economy.
From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2023
Now, he needs to generate mass engagement fast — and, for all the fear and dismay the mobilization has caused, he will likely achieve that goal, inasmuch as it is feasible at all.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2022
Incidentally, you may not be aware, but the identity of the patient is already a matter of public record inasmuch as newspaper reports have completely identified the individual.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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