Inasmuch
conjunction
To the extent that; because; since.
She is happy inasmuch as she is loved by her family.
Often appears as...
- inasmuch as possible
- inasmuch as necessary
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Formal
Academic
conjunction
To the extent that; because; since.
She is happy inasmuch as she is loved by her family.
Often appears as...
- inasmuch as possible
- inasmuch as necessary
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Extent of Cause
Express the reason for something, emphasizing the degree or extent of that reason.
He was respected inasmuch as he was honest with his dealings.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Clues
The use of 'inasmuch' can clarify why or under what conditions something applies.
Inasmuch as the conditions were met, the contract became effective.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Tone
Often found in academic or formal texts, indicating a thoughtful or considered reasoning.
Inasmuch as the study focuses on social behavior, it necessitates observation.
Pro Tip 1/3Extent of Cause
Express the reason for something, emphasizing the degree or extent of that reason.
He was respected inasmuch as he was honest with his dealings.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Clues
The use of 'inasmuch' can clarify why or under what conditions something applies.
Inasmuch as the conditions were met, the contract became effective.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Tone
Often found in academic or formal texts, indicating a thoughtful or considered reasoning.
Inasmuch as the study focuses on social behavior, it necessitates observation.
Pro Tip 1/3Extent of Cause
Express the reason for something, emphasizing the degree or extent of that reason.
He was respected inasmuch as he was honest with his dealings.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Clues
The use of 'inasmuch' can clarify why or under what conditions something applies.
Inasmuch as the conditions were met, the contract became effective.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Tone
Often found in academic or formal texts, indicating a thoughtful or considered reasoning.
Inasmuch as the study focuses on social behavior, it necessitates observation.
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Joe Lonsdale
American Businessman
Inasmuch as there is a useful purpose to what we do as VCs, I tend to think it's our duty not only to mentor entrepreneurs and executive teams, but also to learn from them and the others involved. We can then pass on lessons to aid the startup ecosystem and help businesses succeed and grow their impact.
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Henry Bessemer
English Scientist
I had an immense advantage over many others dealing with the problem inasmuch as I had no fixed ideas derived from long-established practice to control and bias my mind, and did not suffer from the general belief that whatever is, is right.
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Arthur Machen
Welsh Author
It is all nonsense, to be sure; and so much the greater nonsense inasmuch as the true interpretation of many dreams - not by any means of all dreams - moves, it may be said, in the opposite direction to the method of psycho-analysis.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
I perhaps ought to say that individually I never was much interested in the Texas question. I never could see much good to come of annexation, inasmuch as they were already a free republican people on our own model.
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Hart Crane
American Poet
And inasmuch as the bridge is a symbol of all such poetry as I am interested in writing it is my present fancy that a year from now I'll be more contented working in an office than ever before.
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Edgar Allan Poe
American Poet
I need scarcely observe that a poem deserves its title only inasmuch as it excites, by elevating the soul. The value of the poem is in the ratio of this elevating excitement.
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Dennis Haysbert
American Actor
I've done a lot of different things in my life. I've parachuted, done some deep-sea diving. Inasmuch as it's safe to do, I can do it.
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John Grant
American Musician
I can only live in the world of truth, inasmuch as I'm able to be truthful with myself at any given point, on any given day.
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Carl Jung
Swiss Psychologist
Understanding does not cure evil, but it is a definite help, inasmuch as one can cope with a comprehensible darkness.
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John Brunner
American
The real universe has a marvellous and unique quality, inasmuch as it and only it can take us completely by surprise.
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Joe Lonsdale
American Businessman
Inasmuch as there is a useful purpose to what we do as VCs, I tend to think it's our duty not only to mentor entrepreneurs and executive teams, but also to learn from them and the others involved. We can then pass on lessons to aid the startup ecosystem and help businesses succeed and grow their impact.
Quote examples
Henry Bessemer
English Scientist
I had an immense advantage over many others dealing with the problem inasmuch as I had no fixed ideas derived from long-established practice to control and bias my mind, and did not suffer from the general belief that whatever is, is right.
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Arthur Machen
Welsh Author
It is all nonsense, to be sure; and so much the greater nonsense inasmuch as the true interpretation of many dreams - not by any means of all dreams - moves, it may be said, in the opposite direction to the method of psycho-analysis.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
I perhaps ought to say that individually I never was much interested in the Texas question. I never could see much good to come of annexation, inasmuch as they were already a free republican people on our own model.
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Hart Crane
American Poet
And inasmuch as the bridge is a symbol of all such poetry as I am interested in writing it is my present fancy that a year from now I'll be more contented working in an office than ever before.
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Edgar Allan Poe
American Poet
I need scarcely observe that a poem deserves its title only inasmuch as it excites, by elevating the soul. The value of the poem is in the ratio of this elevating excitement.
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Dennis Haysbert
American Actor
I've done a lot of different things in my life. I've parachuted, done some deep-sea diving. Inasmuch as it's safe to do, I can do it.
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John Grant
American Musician
I can only live in the world of truth, inasmuch as I'm able to be truthful with myself at any given point, on any given day.
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Carl Jung
Swiss Psychologist
Understanding does not cure evil, but it is a definite help, inasmuch as one can cope with a comprehensible darkness.
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John Brunner
American
The real universe has a marvellous and unique quality, inasmuch as it and only it can take us completely by surprise.
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