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

Characters like Felix and Oswald have kind of an unfortunate connection to theater insofar as they’re associated with blackface minstrelsy—the notoriously racist form of stage performance where actors would blacken their faces, wear white gloves, and perform clownish antics. —Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 9 Oct. 2024

Horowitz follows this model insofar as his temperament allows. —Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024

These larger models have become status symbols, partly for their impressive speeds, but also for the luxurious details—at least insofar as sportfish boat makers view luxury—across the boats. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2024

That’s still mostly true insofar as the majority of people are going to use AirPods as passive listening devices for music and podcasts. —Steven Aquino, Forbes, 11 Sep. 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