inasmuch+as,+in+as+much+as

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• inasmuch as — [in΄əz much′ az΄] adv., conj. 1. seeing that; since; because 2. to the extent that …   English World dictionary

• Inasmuch — In as*much , adv. [In + as + much.] In like degree; in like manner; seeing that; considering that; since; followed by as. See {In as much as}, under {In}, prep. [1913 Webster] Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• inasmuch — contraction of in as much, first attested c.1300 as in als mikel, a Northern form. First contracted to in asmuch, then, beginning 14c. and especially since 17c., to one word …   Etymology dictionary

• inasmuch as — {conj.} 1. See: INSOFAR AS. 2. also[for as much as] {formal} Because; for the reason that; since. * /Inasmuch as this is your team, you have the right to choose your own captain./ * /Inasmuch as the waves are high, I shall not go out in the… …   Dictionary of American idioms

• inasmuch as — {conj.} 1. See: INSOFAR AS. 2. also[for as much as] {formal} Because; for the reason that; since. * /Inasmuch as this is your team, you have the right to choose your own captain./ * /Inasmuch as the waves are high, I shall not go out in the… …   Dictionary of American idioms

• Inasmuch as — In In, prep. [AS. in; akin to D. & G. in, Icel. [=i], Sw. & Dan. i, OIr. & L. in, Gr. en. [root]197. Cf. 1st {In }, {Inn}.] The specific signification of in is situation or place with respect to surrounding, environment, encompassment, etc. It is …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• inasmuch as — in|as|much as [ ,ınəz mʌtʃ æz ] conjunction FORMAL 1. ) used for adding a comment that explains or makes clearer what you have just said: IN THAT: This made my work easier, inasmuch as it was not necessary for me to make further inquiries. 2. )… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• inasmuch\ as — conj 1. See: insofar as 2. • for as much as formal Because; for the reason that; since. Inasmuch as this is your team, you have the right to choose your own captain. Inasmuch as the waves are high, I shall not go out in the boat …   Словарь американских идиом

• inasmuch as — [[t]ɪ̱nəzmʌ̱tʃ æz[/t]] also in as much as PHR CONJ SUBORD You use inasmuch as to introduce a statement which explains something you have just said, and adds to it. [FORMAL] We were doubly lucky inasmuch as my friend was living on the island and… …   English dictionary

• inasmuch as — in|as|much as [ˌınəzˈmʌtʃ əz] conj formal used to explain the way in which, what you are saying is true ▪ Ann is guilty, inasmuch as she knew what the others were planning …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• inasmuch as — /in euhz much euhz, az / 1. in view of the fact that; seeing that; since. 2. insofar as; to such a degree as. [1250 1300; ME in as much(e) as] Syn. 1. See because. * * * …   Universalium