inasmuch as

conjunction in·as·much as \ˌi-nəz-ˈmə-chəz, -ˈməch-ˌaz\

—used to introduce a statement that explains, limits, or gives more specific information about what you have just said

Full Definition of INASMUCH AS

: in the degree that : insofar as

: in view of the fact that : since

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14th century

INASMUCH AS Defined for Kids

conjunction in·as·much as \ˌi-nəz-ˈmə-chəz\

: considering that : because <We're lucky inasmuch as no one was hurt.>

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