insomuch

[in-suh-muhch, -soh-]

adverb

to such an extent or degree; so (usually followed by that).

inasmuch (usually followed by as).

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Origin of insomuch

1350–1400; Middle English; orig. phrase in so much

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Examples from the Web for insomuch

They have flesh in the greatest abundance, insomuch, that in some parts they kill beeves for the skin only.
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson|Thomas Jefferson
They talked together awhile; but the commissary was much blamed by them, insomuch that he wept for sorrow.
The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1 (of 3)|James Anthony Froude
Indeed, he had already begun to get tired of salmon, insomuch that he greatly preferred salt pork.
Fort Desolation|R.M. Ballantyne
This stone fell upon his forehead, and sank into his brain, insomuch that Goliath was stunned, and fell upon his face.
The Antiquities of the Jews|Flavius Josephus

They then marched up, and fought us hand to hand with the utmost valour, insomuch that we were at length compelled to retreat.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol. IV.|Robert Kerr

British Dictionary definitions for insomuch

insomuch

adverb

(foll by as or that) to such an extent or degree

(foll by as) because of the fact (that); inasmuch (as)

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Word Origin and History for insomuch

insomuch

late 14c. as a phrase; tending to be run together from 16c.