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possible related to
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "possible related to" is not correct in standard written English.
It should be "possibly related to" when indicating a potential connection or relevance. Example: "The symptoms you are experiencing are possibly related to your recent diet changes."
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Impedance data shows a continuous increase in both polymer resistance and ionic charge transfer resistance in the case of the POMA casting film whereas no changes is observed for the LBL one indicating the film degradation is possible related to the counter ion intercalation/deintercalation which occurs mainly in POMA samples.
Science
All this, including appointing new CEO Dara Kosrowshahi, culminated in a final show that Uber was attempting to shed itself of as much baggage as possible related to Kalanick.
News & Media
Such differences in the low part of profile can be possible related to the RO geometry and to the remoteness of the corresponded parts of RO trace from the ionosonde location.
Science
The follow-up period has been long and attrition has reduced the cohort sample substantially since interview 1. Selection bias may be possible related to lack of compliance to the 6-month follow-up in distressed mothers.
Science
a Worsening anemia and empyema reported as possible related to placebo treatment b Hypoxic respiratory failure (study day 23) secondary to hospital-acquired pneumonia reported as possible related to study drug treatment The most frequent AE reported in patients treated with ALT-836 was hematuria or worsening hematuria (n = 9) (Table 3).
Science
One was felt to be possible related to IRE from VTE, the other was not related to IRE and was from urinary sepsis that was treated at an outside facility and was decide to initiate hospice care only.
Science
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Provide clientele with the most recent information possible relating to their area of interest.
Academia
In order to gain insight into the expansion of anchoritism in my period of research, I have collected as much testimony as possible relating to recluses and anchorites.
Academia
The latter notion could possible relate to the compartment analyzed as tumor-specific T cells may traffic to the bone marrow.
Science
If you are rhyming, try the activity where you write down as many rhyming words as possible relating to your topic.
Wiki
That this is possible relates to observations that explants of corneas incubated in EB MEM with 5%% Dextran T500 also produce myofibroblasts.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When expressing a potential connection, use the adverb "possibly" instead of the adjective "possible" to modify "related". For example, use "possibly related to" instead of "possible related to".
Common error
Avoid using the adjective "possible" to describe the relationship. Instead, use the adverb "possibly" to correctly modify the verb phrase. Remember, adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "possible related to" functions as a predicate adjective, attempting to describe a noun as having a potential connection. However, it's grammatically flawed. Ludwig identifies it as incorrect, recommending "possibly related to" instead.
Frequent in
Science
46%
News & Media
33%
Academia
13%
Less common in
Wiki
8%
Formal & Business
0%
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "possible related to" appears in a variety of contexts, ranging from scientific articles to news reports, it is grammatically incorrect. According to Ludwig AI, the correct phrasing is "possibly related to", using the adverb "possibly" to modify the verb "related". When writing or editing, it's crucial to ensure you use the adverb form to express a potential connection. Consider alternatives such as "potentially related to" or "may be associated with" for clearer and more accurate communication.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
possibly connected to
Replaces the adjective "possible" with the adverb "possibly" and "related" with the synonym "connected", ensuring grammatical correctness.
potentially related to
Substitutes "possible" with "potentially", which is grammatically sound in this context.
might be related to
Uses "might be" to express possibility, offering a more grammatically standard alternative.
may be associated with
Employs "may be associated with" to indicate a potential link, maintaining grammatical accuracy.
could be linked to
Replaces "related" with "linked" and uses "could be" for possibility, resulting in a grammatically correct phrase.
conceivably related to
Uses "conceivably" to modify "related", indicating a possible connection.
perhaps connected to
Replaces "possible" with "perhaps" to correctly indicate possibility.
ostensibly linked to
Uses "ostensibly" to indicate an apparent, though not necessarily true, connection.
seemingly related to
Indicates that something appears to be related, though the relationship might not be confirmed.
apparently connected to
Suggests that something is related based on available evidence, but not definitively.
FAQs
How can I correctly use the phrase "related to" to express possibility?
To express possibility correctly, use the adverb "possibly" instead of the adjective "possible". The correct phrase is "possibly related to". For example: "The symptoms are "possibly related to" the medication".
What are some alternatives to "possible related to" that maintain a similar meaning?
Alternatives include "possibly connected to", "potentially related to", or "may be associated with".
Is there a difference between saying "possible related to" and "possibly related to"?
Yes, "possible related to" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "possibly related to", where "possibly" is an adverb modifying the relationship. The phrase "possible related to" should be avoided in formal writing.
When should I use "possibly related to" instead of "definitely related to"?
"Possibly related to" suggests a potential connection that needs further investigation. Use "definitely related to" when there is confirmed evidence of a direct link. For example: "The increased sales are "possibly related to" the new marketing campaign", versus "The increased sales are "definitely related to" the price reduction".
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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
3.2/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested