to that extent
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Definition
Adverb - To the degree or extent that: Used to specify the limit or degree of a statement's applicability, indicating that something is true only within certain defined parameters.
Usage
- This adverb is used to introduce a clause that qualifies or limits the main statement. It sets a boundary on the truth or relevance of the preceding information.
- It is often used in formal or academic writing to express precision and caution.
Examples
- (The plan's success is limited to the specific area of increasing initial revenue.)
- (His agreement was conditional and limited by the proposal's adherence to core principles.)
- (The theory's usefulness is confined to its role as a basic analytical framework.)
Advanced Usage
- "insofar as" / "in so far as": These are formal synonyms and can often be used interchangeably with "to that extent" to introduce a limiting clause.
- The data is reliable insofar as the collection methods were sound.
- The phrase is used to make a concession or to acknowledge the partial truth of a statement before potentially introducing a contrasting point.
Variants and Related Words
- To the extent that: A very common variant with identical meaning and usage.
- We will support the project to the extent that our budget allows.
- Inasmuch as: A more formal synonym meaning "to the degree that" or "since."
- Inasmuch as you have apologized, I will forgive you.
Synonyms
- Insofar as
- In so far as
- To the degree that
- To the extent that
Related Phrases
- To a certain extent: Partly, but not completely. (This is a related but distinct phrase indicating a partial degree, not a specific limiting clause.)
- I agree with you to a certain extent.
- To a great/large extent: Mostly, largely.
- The success was to a large extent due to her efforts.
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