inasmuch
pronunciation
How to pronounce inasmuch in British English:
UK [ɪnəz'mʌtʃ]
How to pronounce inasmuch in American English:
US [ɪnəz'mʌtʃ]
Word Origin
- 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.
Example
- 1. The dream is defined as the psychic activity of the sleeper , inasmuch as he is asleep .
- 2. A most unusual astronomer inasmuch as he was deaf mute .
- 3. Yields on spanish and italian bonds came down sharply after the summit , and that 's good inasmuch as it takes the imminent-collapse threat off the table .
- 4. For I speak to you gentiles , inasmuch as I am the apostle of the gentiles , I magnify mine office .
- 5. His duty is to assist the aggrieved person inasmuch as he is able .