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insofar as
conjunction
: to the extent or degree that
we agree only insofar as the budget is concerned
Examples of insofar as in a Sentence
The news is good insofar as it suggests that a solution may be possible.
insofar as I know, there are no other complications for obtaining the building permit
Recent Examples on the Web
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of insofar as was
in the 15th century
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“Insofar as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insofar%20as. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
insofar as
conjunction
in·so·far as
ˌin(t)-sə-ˌfär-əz
: to the extent or degree that
helped us insofar as she was able
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