Insofar: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
insofar
[ ษชnหsoสfษr ]
degree, extent
Insofar is a term used to indicate the extent or degree to which something is true or applicable. It is often used to limit a statement or indicate a specific condition. For example, when making a claim, one might say 'insofar as the evidence suggests,' to specify that the claim holds true only to the degree that the evidence supports it. This word is commonly used in formal or academic contexts, as well as in legal language.
Synonyms
as far as, in relation to, to the extent.
Examples of usage
- Insofar as the results are concerned, we are satisfied.
- His strategy is effective insofar as it follows the latest research.
- Insofar as we can ascertain, the project will succeed.
Translations
Translations of the word "insofar" in other languages:
๐ต๐น na medida em que
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคนเคพเค เคคเค
๐ฉ๐ช insoweit
๐ฎ๐ฉ sejauh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐัะบัะปัะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ w miarฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฎ็ฏๅฒใง
๐ซ๐ท dans la mesure oรน
๐ช๐ธ en la medida en que
๐น๐ท รถlรงรผde
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทธ ๋ฒ์์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุฏุฑ ู ุง
๐จ๐ฟ pลimฤลenฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ v miere
๐จ๐ณ ๅจๆ็ง็จๅบฆไธ
๐ธ๐ฎ v kolikor
๐ฎ๐ธ aรฐ รพvรญ marki sem
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดำัะตะถะตััะฝะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษrษcษsindษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ en la medida en que
Etymology
The word 'insofar' has its origins in the early 17th century, derived from the Middle English phrase 'in so far as,' which was used to express limits or extent. The term combines 'so far'โindicating a point or degreeโand 'in,' adding specificity. Over time, 'insofar' became a more concise form commonly used in formal discourse. Its usage has been prevalent in legal, academic, and literary contexts as it allows speakers and writers to convey precise qualifications in their statements. The word reflects a trend in English that seeks to clarify meaning and establish clearer boundaries for discourse, making it a favorite among scholars and professionals.