in that

English

Conjunction

in that

1. In the fact that; in the sense that; for the cause or reason that; because; in its being the case that; inasmuch as.

   This essay is a good one in that it comprehensively outlines all the major arguments on this issue.

   • [1594], Richard Hooker, edited by J[ohn] S[penser], Of the Lawes of Ecclesiastical Politie, […], London: […] Iohn Windet, […], →OCLC, (please specify the page):

     Some things they do in that they are men […] ; some things in that they are men misled and blinded with error.

Synonyms

• because, since, as, inasmuch as, forasmuch as, forwhy; see also Thesaurus:because

Anagrams

• Tanith, tin hat