in that

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Adverbial in that has 1 sense

therein, in this, in that - (formal) in or into that thing or place; "they can read therein what our plans are"

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Term: in that

Description: "in that" is a phrase commonly used to introduce a cause-and-effect relationship or to explain the reason behind something. It can also be used to specify a particular aspect or quality of something.

Examples:

As a conjunction: He couldn't go out because it was raining in that he didn't have an umbrella.
As a conjunction: She was sad in that she couldn't attend the party.
As an adverb: The painting was impressive in that it conveyed a wide range of emotions.
As an adverb: The movie was disappointing in that it didn't live up to the hype.
As an adjective: The dress was beautiful, in that it had intricate embroidery.
As an adjective: The book was engaging, in that it kept me hooked until the very end.

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