In so/as far as
conjunction
To the extent or degree that.
UV radiation is dangerous insofar as it can cause skin cancer.
Often appears as...
- insofar as it
- insofar as they
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
conjunction
In the aspect or respect that.
Your assignment is acceptable insofar as the grammar and spelling are concerned.
Often appears as...
- insofar as the
- insofar as this
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
conjunction
Considering that, or the fact that.
The plan is good, insofar as it accounts for potential setbacks.
Often appears as...
- insofar as it
- insofar as they
Usage tips
Formal
conjunction
To the extent or degree that.
UV radiation is dangerous insofar as it can cause skin cancer.
Often appears as...
- insofar as it
- insofar as they
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
conjunction
In the aspect or respect that.
Your assignment is acceptable insofar as the grammar and spelling are concerned.
Often appears as...
- insofar as the
- insofar as this
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
conjunction
Considering that, or the fact that.
The plan is good, insofar as it accounts for potential setbacks.
Often appears as...
- insofar as it
- insofar as they
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Scope Clarity
Use this phrase to specify the exact aspects or conditions being discussed.
His advice is useful, insofar as it pertains to our current project.
Pro Tip 2/3Partial Agreement
It's useful for partially agreeing while highlighting limitations or conditions.
I agree with your idea, insofar as it aligns with our budget constraints.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasize Relevance
Stress the relevance of your argument to the subject without deviating.
This method works well, insofar as time efficiency is concerned.
Pro Tip 1/3Scope Clarity
Use this phrase to specify the exact aspects or conditions being discussed.
His advice is useful, insofar as it pertains to our current project.
Pro Tip 2/3Partial Agreement
It's useful for partially agreeing while highlighting limitations or conditions.
I agree with your idea, insofar as it aligns with our budget constraints.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasize Relevance
Stress the relevance of your argument to the subject without deviating.
This method works well, insofar as time efficiency is concerned.
Pro Tip 1/3Scope Clarity
Use this phrase to specify the exact aspects or conditions being discussed.
His advice is useful, insofar as it pertains to our current project.
Pro Tip 2/3Partial Agreement
It's useful for partially agreeing while highlighting limitations or conditions.
I agree with your idea, insofar as it aligns with our budget constraints.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasize Relevance
Stress the relevance of your argument to the subject without deviating.
This method works well, insofar as time efficiency is concerned.
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