insofar - 3 dictionary results
in⋅so⋅far
[in-suh-fahr, -soh-] 
–adverb
| to such an extent (usually fol. by as): I will do the work insofar as I am able. |
Origin:
1590–1600; orig. phrase in so far
1590–1600; orig. phrase in so far
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| in·so·far
(ĭn'sō-fär') Pronunciation Key
adv. To such an extent. |
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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| insofar | |
adverb | |
| to the degree or extent that; "insofar as it can be ascertained, the horse lung is comparable to that of man"; "so far as it is reasonably practical he should practice restraint" |
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