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even though missing
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "even though missing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a condition or situation where something is absent or lacking, yet the statement still holds true. Example: "Even though missing some key components, the project was completed on time."
✓ Grammatically correct
Science
News & Media
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
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Ludwig's wrap-up
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
3 human-written examples
Even though missing values account for less than 5% of the cases in most of the variables (less than 10% for turnover and employers' CVT spending), roughly 44% of the cases have missing values in at least one variable.
Even though missing a considerable number of potential entities will lower the extractor recall, we have designed (not part of this paper) a second step for ML that will counteract this weakness and improve recall (while not affecting precision).
In fact, even though missing is non-ignorable, the impact of missing values may be mild to moderate in some occasions.
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
57 human-written examples
Even though "Miss Bala" (bala means bullet) is fictional, Mr. Naranjo took documentarylike care with his research, meeting with drug dealers inside and outside jail.
News & Media
And even though Miss Tabor has a strikingly lovely voice, it remained unclear whether she could be playful and jazzy or could stretch herself to express something other than an elegiac solemnity.
News & Media
Even though Miss Phelps - a promising newcomer from Larchmont, N.Y., who is ranked No. 22 -was not expected to pose a threat in this match, she played well enough to force Miss Navratilova to showcase all the assets that make her the best athlete among the women.
News & Media
Even though Miss Miller was never the star she hoped to become, she is still identified with the golden era of MGM movie musicals, most often tap dancing at breakneck speed, a dazzling smile fixed on her face, her coal black hair fixed above that.
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The relationship between Frances and her mother was brought into focus only half way through the film even though Miss Farmer's autobiography stressed that "from childhood on our relationship was strained and torn by strife - every encounter between us ended in screaming hysteria and slamming doors". And the film leaves Frances lobotomized and vegetablelike, which was not the case.
News & Media
3. Keep It Simple Let your parents know that even though Miss Piggy and Kermit are no longer a pair, that they will be fine.
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"Even though Miss Nelle is no longer with us," Badham said, "her insight into the human conditions so eloquently expressed in her writing will live on and continue to educate and inspire future generations as much as it has for over half a century".
News & Media
Laurent Koscielny's ninth-minute red card for wrestling Edin Dzeko to the ground inside the area proved decisive for City, even though Dzeko missing the resulting penalty.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "even though missing" to clearly indicate that despite something being absent or lacking, the statement still holds true. This can add nuance and precision to your writing.
Common error
Avoid using "even though missing" when the missing element fundamentally invalidates the statement. The phrase implies that the absence is not critical to the overall point.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "even though missing" functions as a concessive conjunction phrase, introducing a clause that presents a fact that contrasts with the main clause. Ludwig AI examples demonstrate its use in academic and news contexts.
Frequent in
Science
66%
News & Media
34%
Formal & Business
0%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
0%
Wiki
0%
Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "even though missing" is a grammatically sound conjunction phrase used to concede a lack or absence without undermining the primary statement. Although relatively rare, as indicated by Ludwig, it is found in both scientific and news contexts. When using this phrase, ensure that the missing element does not invalidate the overall point. Alternatives like "despite the absence of" or "although lacking" may provide similar clarity. The phrase maintains a neutral register, suitable for various writing styles. Always aim for clarity to avoid any potential ambiguity.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
although lacking
Similar in meaning, but uses a different grammatical structure.
though some parts are missing
Explicitly mentions that parts are absent, using a more casual tone.
despite the absence of
Replaces "even though missing" with a direct reference to absence.
even if some elements are absent
Indicates a hypothetical absence, and continues to suggest what is being said.
even with the absence of
Similar to "despite the absence of", but emphasizes the presence of something alongside the absence.
notwithstanding the lack of
Uses a more formal tone to indicate concession despite a deficiency.
although certain aspects are lacking
Highlights that certain aspects are not present, but the overall result remains.
regardless of the deficiency in
Focuses on the deficiency and indicates that it does not change the outcome.
despite the incompleteness of
Highlights that something is not complete, but still valid.
in spite of the omission of
Highlights the act of omitting something and the resulting concession.
FAQs
How can I use "even though missing" in a sentence?
You can use "even though missing" to indicate that despite something being absent or lacking, the statement still holds true. For example: "Even though missing some key components, the project was completed on time."
What are some alternatives to "even though missing"?
Alternatives include "despite the absence of", "although lacking", or "notwithstanding the lack of", each providing a slightly different nuance.
Is "even though missing" grammatically correct?
Yes, "even though missing" is grammatically correct. Ludwig AI confirms that it is usable in written English to indicate a concession despite an absence or lack.
What is the difference between "even though missing" and "despite missing"?
"Even though missing" explicitly uses the conjunction "even though" to introduce the concession, whereas "despite missing" uses the preposition "despite". Both are grammatically correct, but "even though missing" may provide a clearer emphasis on the concession.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
83%
Authority and reliability
4.2/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested