insofar

[in-suh-fahr, -soh-] / ˌɪn səˈfɑr, -soʊ- /

ADVERB

to such an extent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inasmuch as

STRONG

as considering

WEAK

because seeing that since taking into account while

Example Sentences

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But they should be considered a nonzero recessionary risk, insofar as sector-specific shocks have been historical contributors.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Finally, insofar as Kagan cited to legislative history, she did so only briefly and in a footnote.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

When I took their pictures, they hadn't been to Hamburg, insofar as I knew...

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

This is positive for other countries insofar as cheaper Chinese goods boost purchasing power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

But similar reasoning also applies to the diffusion of technological innovations, insofar as they are best suited without modification to specific environments.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond