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is entails
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "is entails" is not correct in English and does not convey a clear meaning.
It seems to be an incorrect combination of the verb "is" and the noun "entails," which should not be used together in this way. Example: "The concept of freedom is entails a sense of responsibility." (This should be corrected to "The concept of freedom entails a sense of responsibility.")
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3 human-written examples
The plot, such as it is, entails men owing each other money.
News & Media
Thus knowing what time it is entails knowing that there was some time other than the present — a time outside the period in which God knows that it is now this time.
Science
In any case, the test (restated at B8.15 16), is "is or is not?" – this is not just the question of non-contradiction (which would give us coherence), but whether or not the claim that something is entails, on further examination, the actual reality of what-is-not.
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Similar Expressions
54 human-written examples
Harry Shackleford, a distant cousin on whom the family estate is entailed, has taken a shine to her.
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It's about time we realized what a monstrous boondoggle and ruinous waste of our resources is entailed by our bloated military establishment and its leechlike private contractors.
News & Media
As you will find when you dig in -- chopsticks in one hand, plastic spoon in the other -- no sacrifice of heartiness or complexity is entailed.
News & Media
Note, finally, that determinism neither entails physicalism nor is entailed by it.
Science
But it does not follow that every A-property is entailed by a B-property, or even that some A-property is entailed by a B-property.
Science
Either A*B is entailed by "A ⊃ B", or it is not.
Science
What is entailed by a necessary fact is itself necessary, however.
Science
If skepticism is entailed for either of these reasons, this poses two potential problems.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When aiming to express that one thing logically follows or includes another, use the verb "entail" directly without preceding it with "is". For example, instead of "the project is entails significant investment", write "the project entails significant investment".
Common error
A common mistake is to insert "is" before "entails", which disrupts the grammatical structure. Remember, "entail" is a verb and doesn't require "is" unless part of a more complex verb phrase such as "is being entailed" (passive voice, which is rare).
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "is entails" is grammatically incorrect. The verb "entails" does not require the auxiliary verb "is" unless it's part of a more complex tense. Ludwig AI identifies this as an incorrect usage.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "is entails" is grammatically incorrect. The correct usage is to use "entails" directly as a verb. As Ludwig AI points out, the inclusion of "is" before "entails" disrupts the grammatical flow and is unnecessary. When writing, ensure that "entails" is used without the auxiliary verb "is" to clearly convey the meaning of implication or requirement. Instead, rely on alternative phrasing to express your intended meaning. For example, use phrases like "implies" or "requires".
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
entails
Omits the unnecessary "is", focusing directly on the action of entailing.
implies
Replaces "entails" with a synonym that indicates a logical consequence or suggestion.
requires
Indicates a necessary condition or prerequisite, similar to entailing.
involves
Highlights the inclusion of something as a necessary part or consequence.
necessitates
Emphasizes that something is unavoidable or essential as a result.
leads to
Focuses on the consequential relationship where one thing causes another.
results in
Similar to "leads to", indicating a direct outcome or effect.
means that
Clarifies that something implies a specific understanding or condition.
incorporates
Highlights the inclusion of something as a component or feature.
presupposes
Indicates that something is assumed or taken for granted as a precondition.
FAQs
How to use "entails" correctly in a sentence?
Use "entails" directly as a verb to show that something is a necessary part or consequence of something else. For example, "Success entails hard work."
What can I say instead of "is entails"?
Which is correct, "is entails" or "entails"?
"Entails" is the correct form. "Is entails" is grammatically incorrect.
What does "entails" mean?
"Entails" means to involve something as a necessary part or consequence. It suggests a logical or inherent connection.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
89%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested