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regarded to constitute
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "regarded to constitute" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically intended to express that something is considered to be a certain way, but the construction is awkward and incorrect. Example: "The evidence is regarded as constituting a significant breakthrough in the research."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
2 human-written examples
This section aims to put the proposed concept of global-as-supraterritorial in context with selected influential works, dealing with the complexity and diversity of what is regarded to constitute 'global' and/or 'local' [ 17, 38- 45].
Science
Considering the support provided by these results for the theory that the lack of segmentation in adult echiurans is the result of reduction, it can be concluded that Echiura share the same fundamental characters that are currently regarded to constitute the bauplan of Annelida.
Science
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Similar Expressions
58 human-written examples
Weinstein regarded signs and symptoms to constitute an entity separated from severe preeclampsia and in 1982 named the condition HELLP (H = Haemolysis, EL = Elevated Liver enzymes, LP = Low Platelets) syndrome [ 2].
Science
Immature and adult species collected from the two sites are presented in Tables 2 and 3. A total of 26 monospecific pools were constituted regarding to species, stage and site of collection.
Science
The agreement with Kant in this regard can be said to constitute a bridge between personalism in the broader sense and personalism in the narrow sense.
Science
This has sparked public debate with regard to what constitutes an acceptable form of protest, and the action was called "petty" and "mean-spirited" by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, whose government have spent €5 million [$5.9 million] alone on police for the occasion.
News & Media
This has sparked public debate with regard to what constitutes an acceptable form of protest, and the action was called "petty" and "mean-spirited" by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, whose government have spent €5 million (£4.5 million) alone on police for the occasion.
News & Media
Entry was denied under EU law, and reportedly supported under regulation 19 of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006, an EU law which allows a member state to refuse entry to individuals if they are regarded as constituting a threat to public policy, security or health.
Wiki
This aside, there are differences between the two models, starting with, for instance, the fact that the models diverge with regard to what constitutes a circumstance or a participant.
Science
However, part of the reason for the disagreement about definitions of ghost authoring and ghostwriting stems from differences of opinion in the medical literature over how authorship is defined, particularly with regard to what constitutes 'substantial' contributions to a publication and the role of disclosure of contributions to a manuscript in the acknowledgments.
Science
Within the limits stated, inheritance and freedom of testation were regarded as constituting useful incentives to productivity without constituting a danger to the socialist system.
Encyclopedias
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "regarded to constitute" in formal writing. Opt for alternatives like "considered to constitute" or "deemed to constitute" for clarity and grammatical correctness.
Common error
The most common error is the incorrect use of the preposition "to" after "regarded". Replace "regarded to constitute" with "considered to constitute" or "regarded as constituting" for better grammatical accuracy.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "regarded to constitute" attempts to express that something is considered to form or be a part of something else. However, it's grammatically incorrect. Based on Ludwig's analysis, the correct usage would involve "regarded as constituting" or "considered to constitute."
Frequent in
Science
67%
News & Media
17%
Encyclopedias
16%
Less common in
Wiki
0%
Formal & Business
0%
Social Media
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "regarded to constitute" aims to convey that something is considered to be a part of something else, Ludwig AI flags it as grammatically incorrect. The correct phrasing involves using "regarded as constituting" or "considered to constitute". Though the intent is clear, the incorrect grammar reduces the phrase's effectiveness, especially in formal contexts. The phrase is rarely used, and authoritative sources tend to favor grammatically correct alternatives. Therefore, it's best to avoid using "regarded to constitute" in your writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
considered to constitute
This is a direct and grammatically sound replacement with minimal change in meaning.
deemed to constitute
Replaces "regarded" with a synonym that emphasizes a formal judgment or assessment.
viewed as constituting
Shifts from a passive voice using "regarded" to an active voice using "viewed as".
believed to constitute
Emphasizes a subjective belief rather than an objective assessment.
taken to constitute
Highlights the act of accepting something as a constituent part.
understood to constitute
Focuses on a shared understanding or common knowledge about what something forms.
recognized as constituting
Highlights the formal acknowledgement or recognition of something's role.
accepted as constituting
Suggests a widespread agreement or acceptance regarding something's composition.
seen as constituting
Similar to "viewed as", but slightly more informal.
thought to constitute
Implies a less formal or less definitive assessment.
FAQs
What is the correct way to use "regarded" when talking about constituents?
The correct phrasing would be "regarded as constituting" or "considered to constitute". Avoid "regarded to constitute".
Is "regarded to constitute" grammatically correct?
No, "regarded to constitute" is not grammatically correct. Use "considered to constitute" or "regarded as constituting" instead.
What can I say instead of "regarded to constitute"?
You can use alternatives like "deemed to constitute", "viewed as constituting", or "considered to constitute".
What's the difference between "regarded as constituting" and "regarded to constitute"?
"Regarded as constituting" is grammatically correct and means 'considered to be a part of'. "Regarded to constitute" is grammatically incorrect.
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
78%
Authority and reliability
2.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested