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highly potential
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "highly potential" is not a standard grammar construct in English, and it would rarely be used in written English.
It would be more common to say "highly promising" or "highly capable". For example, "This new project is highly promising and I'm confident it will be successful."
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They also show highly potential applications in the areas of displays and solid-state lighting.
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The hydraulic properties of the aquifer reveal that floodplain regions are highly potential for groundwater abstraction.
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No. 7 with Marfan syndrome had highly potential for (5) and (6).
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Lignin, a major constituent in biomass, is highly potential as carbon- based -derived catalyst.
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LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 (NCM) is a highly potential cathode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).
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Thus, these bioactive glasses would be highly potential for bone regeneration.
In addition to this protein binding and CT-DNA intercalation studies showed molecules are highly potential.
The strain localization zone is highly potential sites for void initiation.
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Therefore, both residues are shown to be highly potential substitution materials for sand in AAC production.
These results suggest the inhalable fullerenols are highly potential for clinical therapy of pulmonary fibrosis.
Nanomaterials, therefore, are considered to be highly potential in CO2 capturing due to their large surface areas and adjustable properties.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Opt for more conventional and grammatically sound phrases like "highly promising" or "very capable" to maintain clarity and credibility in your writing.
Common error
While "highly potential" is understandable, frequent use can make your writing sound unnatural. Vary your vocabulary with alternatives such as "promising", "capable", or "full of promise".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "highly potential" functions as an adjectival modifier, intending to describe a noun as possessing a significant degree of possibility or capability. Ludwig AI highlights that it is not standard English and suggests more appropriate alternatives.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "highly potential" appears frequently, especially in scientific literature as shown by Ludwig, it is generally considered grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI indicates that more suitable alternatives like "highly promising" or "very capable" should be used instead. The analysis reveals the phrase's primary function as an adjectival modifier in formal and scientific registers, despite its grammatical issues. Therefore, while its meaning is generally understood, writers should opt for more conventional and grammatically sound alternatives to maintain clarity and credibility.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
highly promising
Replaces 'potential' with 'promising', which is a more common and grammatically sound adjective to use with 'highly'.
very promising
Uses 'very' instead of 'highly' and 'promising' instead of 'potential', both contributing to a more natural and accepted phrasing.
extremely promising
Substitutes 'highly' with 'extremely' while also opting for the more conventionally correct adjective 'promising'.
highly capable
Shifts the focus to capability rather than potential, providing a slightly different but often interchangeable meaning.
very capable
Similar to 'highly capable', but using 'very' for emphasis, maintaining grammatical correctness.
remarkably promising
Replaces "highly" with "remarkably", adding a sense of extraordinariness to the promise.
shows great promise
Alters the structure to a verb phrase, emphasizing the action of showing promise rather than describing something as 'highly potential'.
holds great potential
Focuses on the inherent potential, but uses the more standard verb 'holds' to express it.
full of promise
Expresses potential as being 'full of promise', a more idiomatic way of conveying the same meaning.
offers considerable potential
Expresses the idea that something presents a significant amount of potential, again using more conventional phrasing.
FAQs
Is "highly potential" grammatically correct?
While frequently used, especially in scientific contexts, "highly potential" is not considered grammatically correct. Alternatives like "highly promising" or "very capable" are preferred.
What can I say instead of "highly potential"?
You can use alternatives like "highly promising", "very capable", or "shows great promise" depending on the specific context.
Which is correct, "highly potential" or "highly promising"?
"Highly promising" is generally considered the correct and more idiomatic choice. "Highly potential" is often used but is not standard English.
What's the difference between "highly potential" and "holds great potential"?
"Highly potential" is an adjectival phrase that aims to describe something as having a lot of potential. "Holds great potential" is a verbal phrase that describes something as possessing or containing a lot of potential. "Holds great potential" is grammatically sound, while "highly potential" is generally discouraged in favor of something like "highly promising".
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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
77%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested