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Webster 1913 Edition


Insomuch

Inˊso-much′

,
adv.
So; to such a degree; in such wise; – followed by that or as, and formerly sometimes by both. Cf.
Inasmuch
.
Insomusch
as that field is called . . . Aceldama.
Acts i. 19.
Simonides was an excellent poet,
insomuch
that he made his fortune by it.
L’Estrange.

Webster 1828 Edition


Insomuch

INSOMUCH'

,
adv.
[in,so, and much.] So that; to that degree.
Simonides was an excellent poet,insomuch that he made his fortune by it.
[This word or combination of words is not deemed elegant, and is obsolescent, at least in classical composition.]

Definition 2024


insomuch

insomuch

English

Adverb

insomuch (not comparable)

  1. Because of; since; as a result of.
    Insomuch as you have consistently paid the bill on time before, we'll excuse one late payment.
  2. To the extent that.
    • Addison
      These weights did not exert their natural gravity [] insomuch that I could not guess which was light or heavy whilst I held them in my hand.

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