adverb
inasmuch
ih-nuhz-MUHCH
Inasmuch (adverb) means used (usually with "as") to mean "to the extent that" or "given that.". Example: “Inasmuch as she had already agreed, there was no point arguing further.”
adverb
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Used (usually with "as") to mean "to the extent that" or "given that."
"Inasmuch as she had already agreed, there was no point arguing further."
How to use inasmuch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal way of saying "to the degree that" or "since," almost always followed by "as."
When to use it
Quite formal or legalistic; rare in everyday speech.
Common pairings
inasmuch as
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Etymology
A fusion of in, as, and much, from the Middle English phrase in als mikel.
Frequently asked questions
What does “inasmuch” mean?
The word “inasmuch” means used (usually with "as") to mean "to the extent that" or "given that.". In plain terms, a formal way of saying "to the degree that" or "since," almost always followed by "as.".
How do you pronounce “inasmuch”?
“Inasmuch” is pronounced ih-nuhz-MUHCH (/ˌɪnəzˈmʌt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “inasmuch” in a sentence?
Here is “inasmuch” used in a sentence: “Inasmuch as she had already agreed, there was no point arguing further.”
What part of speech is “inasmuch”?
“Inasmuch” is an adverb.
Where does the word “inasmuch” come from?
The word “inasmuch” comes from Middle English. A fusion of in, as, and much, from the Middle English phrase in als mikel.
