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ith member
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "ith member" is not correct in English and appears to be a typographical error.
It seems you may have meant to write "fifth member" or another ordinal number. Example: "As the fifth member of the committee, I will contribute my ideas during the meeting."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Then the ith member acting as a ranger moves to a new position X_{i}^{k + 1} = X_{i}^{k} + a cdot rD_{i}^{k} (varphi^{k + 1} ) (24).
ChR for cluster j is given by Eq. (1), where CM j is the number of cluster members in cluster j at time t, and i j denotes the ith member of cluster j. text{ChR}_{j}(t)= sum_{{i_{j}}in text{CM}_{j}} text{ChA}_{i_{j}}(t), quad 1 le { i }_{j} le { text{CM} }_{j }. (1).
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The plots become members of a set V, the ith (i ϵ V) member of which contains p i (≥0) individuals.
Assume that there are Nf nuclear families and there are ni (i = 1,.., Nf) members in the ith family with the first two individuals being parents.
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We denote these subsets by (mathcal {C} = {C_1, C_2, ldots, C_N}), where (C_i) is the subset of cluster members associated with the ith node.
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Let text T be a string of characters, where T i denotes the ith character of T. The characters are members of a predefined set of characters called the 'alphabet', whereas the end character is a 'sentinel' character (denoted $) not in the alphabet.
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Let (Tijk, Dijk) denote the continuous time of a renal or cardiovascular event and the time of death, respectively, for the kth member of the jth pair within the ith site, j = 1, 2,...,ni, and k = 0 (non-AKI), 1 (AKI).
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29 More mathematically, assume the ith particle has a weight (before resampling) of w i and the jth member of the new population is resampled as a copy of the ith particle with probability of (frac {w_{i}}{sum _{i'in I_{j}}w_{i'}}) where I j is the set of particles that are local to the jth particle.
The slot owner of the ith timeslot is exactly the ith node, and it selects its cooperator as a member of its shared group.
In the third step, VB index was defined as VB(i) = e(i)/ d(i), where VB(i) is a VB value of ith gene in the group, e(i) the number of edges between ith gene and other group member genes, and d(i) the number of edges between ith gene and all genes irrespective of group membership.
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Let P be an N row by M column binary matrix, P∈ {0,1} N×M, where p ij (the element in the ith row and jth column of matrix P) is equal to 1 if gene i is a member of pathway j, and p ij = 0 if gene i is not a member of pathway j.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When referring to a numbered item in a series, use ordinal numbers (first, second, third, etc.) or the "n-th" construction (e.g., the "n-th" member). Avoid using "ith" as it is not standard English.
Common error
Avoid using "ith" as a substitute for ordinal numbers. Always use the correct ordinal form (first, second, third, fourth, fifth, etc.) or the general form 'n-th' when referring to an element's position in a sequence. For example, instead of saying "ith attempt", say "fifth attempt" or "n-th attempt".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "ith member" functions as a noun phrase intended to identify a specific element within a group. However, as Ludwig AI indicates, it's grammatically incorrect due to the non-standard use of "ith" as an ordinal number. It should be replaced with a correct ordinal like 'fifth' or 'n-th'.
Frequent in
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66.66%
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16.66%
Academia
16.66%
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "ith member" is generally considered a grammatical error, stemming from the incorrect use of "ith" as an ordinal number. As pointed out by Ludwig AI, it's likely a typographical error or placeholder. While it appears in scientific and academic contexts, its usage is infrequent and should be avoided in favor of correct ordinal forms like "first", "second", "fifth" or the general "n-th". When intending to refer to a member within a set or list. consider "corresponding member" or "respective member". Although some authoritative sources like Nature or The Guardian may include instances of the phrase, it is best practice to opt for grammatically sound alternatives to ensure clear and effective communication.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
i-th member
Adds a hyphen, which could be used in programming or mathematical contexts, but doesn't fix the core grammatical issue.
the i-th member
Adds an article and a hyphen, which could be used in programming or mathematical contexts, but doesn't fix the core grammatical issue.
the fifth member
Replaces "ith" with a specific ordinal number. Assumes "ith" was intended as a placeholder for a specific position.
the first member
Replaces "ith" with a specific ordinal number. Assumes "ith" was intended as a placeholder for a specific position.
the second member
Replaces "ith" with a specific ordinal number. Assumes "ith" was intended as a placeholder for a specific position.
the corresponding member
Uses "corresponding" to indicate a member related to a specific index or condition.
the respective member
Uses "respective" to indicate a member associated with a particular element in a series.
member number i
Reorders the phrase to clarify that 'i' is a number assigned to a member.
the member with index i
Specifies that 'i' is an index referring to a particular member.
element at position i
Uses more general terms to describe a member at a specific position.
FAQs
What does "ith" mean in the phrase "ith member"?
In the phrase "ith member", "ith" is likely a typographical error or a placeholder intended to represent an ordinal number, such as first, second, third, etc. It is not a standard English term.
How should I correctly refer to a member in a sequence or list?
To refer to a member in a sequence or list correctly, use ordinal numbers (first, second, third, etc.) or the "n-th" construction. For example, instead of saying "the ith element", say "the first element", "the second element", or "the n-th element".
What can I use instead of "ith member"?
You can use phrases like "first member", "second member", or the more general term "n-th member". You can also use "corresponding member" or "respective member" depending on the context.
Is "ith" ever a valid word in English?
"Ith" is an archaic form of "it", but is not commonly used in modern English. It's also used as part of place names such as Ithaca. In the context of "ith member", it is almost certainly a mistake or placeholder for a number.
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Usage summary
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Ludwig's wrap-up
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