insofar as

conjunction

: to the extent or degree that

we agree only insofar as the budget is concerned

Synonyms

• inasmuch as
• insomuch as
• insomuch that
• so far as

Examples of insofar as in a Sentence

The news is good insofar as it suggests that a solution may be possible.

insofar as I know, there are no other complications for obtaining the building permit

Recent Examples on the Web

This is the story of a budding cinephile who stumbled upon an unusual film and resolved, insofar as any 13-year-old can set firm intentions, to spend the rest of his life watching, and writing about, movies. —Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024

This behavior is harmless, except insofar as laws and social conventions go. —R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024

The only good news (for now, at least) is that the dividend looks relatively safe, insofar as the cut has brought its payout ratio down to the 60%-65% range, even on those now-much-lower earnings expectations. —Brett Owens, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024

This is regrettable only insofar as the really high-quality creme de menthes (Tempus Fugit, Giffard) don’t come in green. —Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

insofar as

conjunction

in·​so·​far as

ˌin(t)-sə-ˌfär-əz

: to the extent or degree that

helped us insofar as she was able