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poli
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The part of the phrase "poli" is not correct in written English as it is incomplete and lacks context.
It may be used in specific contexts, such as when referring to "politics" or "police," but it needs to be part of a complete word or phrase. Example: "The poli-sci major is studying the impact of government policies on society."
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Science
News & Media
Encyclopedias
Alternative expressions(5)
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Usage summary
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Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
57 human-written examples
For some reason, the impersonation worked.He moved quickly to mockery of his erudition, informing the audience that in the original Greek "politics" comes from "poli" for many, and ticks meaning "blood-sucking parasites".
News & Media
Yet poli sci doesn't dish the dirt he craves:Political science does not have a good explanation for Sarah Palin, and while it can, in retrospect, apply its theories of candidate selection, it cannot tell us why John McCain believed that he could trust Sarah Palin, or why President Obama was so stubborn about health care.
News & Media
Hartmann specifies analytically the laws that govern the various levels of reality and their connection (for a short introduction see W; for a summary of the laws, see Poli 2011a).
Science
Levels of reality have their own categories, and a general category, within the various levels, interacts with different groups of level categories (Poli 2011a).
Science
Phenomenologists distinguish three different levels (Poli 2009a,b).
Science
The mediocre prince who leaves the world not much worse than he found it can expect a greater reward in heaven than an average man because the prince had the power to do grave harm but did not (Poli IV 10 n55).
Science
The Prince's reverence for God and love of his subjects is shown by the pious subjugation of his will to the will of God and the collective will of his subjects (Poli IV 5 n40).
Science
Despite their vital importance, the feet have no political power; rather, they should realize that it is for the common good that they respect the rights of the superior classes just as the superior classes should realize their obligation to protect their inferiors (Poli VI 20 n120).
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
3 human-written examples
The son of the prefect got out of his car and pushed the notary's son (a poli-sci student) to the ground.
News & Media
The Checkers episode is most often revisited from a poli-sci perspective, as a demonstration of TV's sudden political significance; an alternative choice for television's watershed moment is, of course, the debates that Nixon went on to have with John F. Kennedy in 1960.
News & Media
Shortly before the 2008 election, John Sides, at the supersmart poli-sci blog The Monkey Cage, posted this chart: The data cover from 1952 only through 2004.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always ensure "poli" is part of a complete word or phrase to maintain grammatical correctness. Consider context to use the appropriate word: "politics", "police", or a proper noun.
Common error
Avoid using "poli" as a standalone word in formal writing. It requires context to form a complete and understandable word such as in "political" or within a proper name.
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Linguistic Context
"Poli" functions primarily as a prefix or fragment within larger words or names. Ludwig AI indicates that it's rarely used as a standalone word and requires context to form a complete and understandable term. Examples include its use in "political science", names, and citation references.
Frequent in
Science
30%
News & Media
30%
Encyclopedias
10%
Less common in
Formal & Business
10%
Wiki
0%
Reference
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "poli" is not typically used as a standalone word in English. Ludwig AI underlines that it usually functions as a prefix or part of a larger term, often found in academic, news, and encyclopedia contexts. Its grammatical status is considered incorrect without additional context. While the phrase appears in various sources, its usage depends on the specific word or name it's a part of, such as "political science", personal names, or citation references. Therefore, it’s crucial to ensure "poli" is always used within a complete and meaningful context.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
political science
This alternative specifies a field of study, which is a common context for the fragment "poli".
politics
This alternative offers a broad subject area where "poli" often appears as a root.
police
This alternative suggests a different word that uses "poli" as a prefix.
Adriana Poli Bortone
This refers to a specific person, indicating "poli" as part of a name.
Poli Timisoara
This refers to a specific team name, indicating "poli" as part of a name.
Flavio Poli
This refers to a specific person, indicating "poli" as part of a name.
Policraticus
This alternative is a specific title containing the phrase.
Poli Ejido
This alternative is a specific name containing the phrase.
polis
This is the greek word from which the "poli" prefix is derived.
metropolis
This alternative refers to a city, indicating "poli" as part of a word.
FAQs
How is "poli" typically used in academic writing?
In academic contexts, "poli" is often a prefix or part of a larger word such as in "political science" or when citing references like "Poli 2011a".
What are some common words that include the prefix "poli"?
Common words include "politics", "police", "metropolis", and various proper nouns such as names of people or places.
Is it correct to use "poli" as a shorthand for "political science" in formal writing?
While it may be understood in informal contexts, it's generally not appropriate in formal writing. Use the full term "political science" for clarity and professionalism.
When might I encounter "poli" as part of a proper noun?
You might find "poli" in geographical names like "Ano Poli", or in personal names such as "Adriana "Poli Bortone"", or in team names like "Poli Timisoara".
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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
82%
Authority and reliability
3.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested