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is reduced of
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase 'is reduced of' is not correct or usable in written English.
You can use the phrase 'is reduced by' instead. For example: The amount of water in the lake is reduced by the hot weather.
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Science
News & Media
Alternative expressions(7)
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Exact Expressions
3 human-written examples
On the contrary, the drop is reduced of 0.4 °C for VT.
When our algorithm is applied, the signals are under-sampled, so that the average time of the reading state is reduced (of a ratio given by the reduction ratio imposed by the choice of the threshold).
The level of Gstp1 protein is reduced of about 40%.
Science
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Similar Expressions
57 human-written examples
Such taxes were reduced, of course, during the presidency of George W. Bush.
News & Media
Recent results show that SI can be reduced of around 100 dB [6, 8].
The intake of symptomatic medications was reduced of about 12%, but the difference was not statistically significant.
University of Pennsylvania research indicates that if schizophrenia patients prematurely discontinue the first prescription of antipsychotic medication, then the chances are reduced of them sticking to a medication regimen later.
News & Media
The volume of milk is reduced to 50percentnt of it's original volume.
All of life is reduced to the common rubble of banality.
News & Media
Feminism is reduced to a series of bogus lifestyle choices.
News & Media
A landscape is reduced to a map of its landmarks.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "is reduced by" instead of "is reduced of". The preposition "by" correctly indicates the agent or factor causing the reduction.
Common error
Avoid using "of" after "reduced" when indicating the amount or factor by which something is reduced. "Of" typically connects a part to a whole, which is not the intended meaning in this context. Stick to "by" for accuracy.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "is reduced of" functions as a passive construction aiming to describe a state where something has been lessened. However, as pointed out by Ludwig AI, this particular phrasing is grammatically incorrect, undermining its effectiveness in conveying the intended meaning.
Frequent in
Science
43%
News & Media
43%
Formal & Business
14%
Less common in
Academia
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Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "is reduced of" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided in formal writing. Ludwig AI suggests using "is reduced by" instead, as it is the correct prepositional form. Although some examples can be found in news and scientific articles, this does not validate the usage. Always strive for grammatical accuracy to maintain clarity and credibility. Related phrases such as "is decreased by", "is lessened by", and "is diminished by" offer grammatically sound alternatives.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
is decreased by
Replaces "reduced" with "decreased" and uses the correct preposition "by".
is lessened by
Replaces "reduced" with "lessened" and uses the correct preposition "by".
is diminished by
Replaces "reduced" with "diminished" and uses the correct preposition "by".
is lowered by
Replaces "reduced" with "lowered" and uses the correct preposition "by".
is cut by
Replaces "reduced" with "cut" and uses the correct preposition "by".
is minimized by
Replaces "reduced" with "minimized" and uses the correct preposition "by".
is alleviated by
Replaces "reduced" with "alleviated" and uses the correct preposition "by".
experiences a reduction of
Rephrases to emphasize the occurrence of a reduction, using "of" correctly in that context.
sees a decrease of
Rephrases to indicate observation of a decrease, using "of" correctly in that context.
is curtailed by
Replaces "reduced" with "curtailed" and uses the correct preposition "by".
FAQs
What is the correct way to say something has become smaller or less?
The correct phrasing is "is reduced by", such as in the sentence "The budget "is reduced by" 10%". Using "of" is grammatically incorrect in this context.
What can I say instead of "is reduced of"?
You can use alternatives like "is decreased by", "is lessened by", or "is diminished by" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "is reduced of" or "is reduced by"?
"Is reduced by" is the correct grammatical form. "Is reduced of" is not standard English and should be avoided.
When should I use "of" instead of "by" after the word "reduced"?
The word "of" is correctly used after "reduction", as in "a reduction of 20%", whereas "by" is used after the verb "is reduced", as in "the price "is reduced by" 20%". In short, "of" comes after the noun, and "by" after the verb.
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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
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested