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that impacting
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "that impacting" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be an attempt to convey an ongoing effect or influence, but it lacks proper grammatical structure. Example: "The changes in policy are that impacting the community in various ways."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Alternative expressions(5)
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Exact Expressions
9 human-written examples
As illustrated in Figs. 9 and 10, the simulated phenomena agree well with the experiment observations of Šikalo et al. and Kim et al. that impacting droplets tend to rebound (partially or completely) from surfaces with poor wettabilities but more easily deposit on surfaces with better wettabilities.
Science
You're looking at us running pretty low, costs getting high, and that impacting the economy, impacting our contemporary industrial way of life and causing a lot of problems if we don't make those choices now to change the way we do things.
News & Media
Planetary scientist Satoru Yamamoto of Japan's National Institute for Environmental Studies in Tsukuba and colleagues report online today in Nature Geoscience that the most likely explanation for this pattern is that impacting asteroids and comets broke through the crust and pushed material from the upper mantle or lower crust toward the rims of the craters.
Science & Research
The results showed that impacting the segmental lining structure leads to V-shaped continuous and penetrating cracks in the segment and to continuous long strip or polygonal-shaped cracks in the joint surfaces around the impacting area of the segments as well as their outer surfaces near the joint surface.
Initially you might think that impacting teen pregnancy should be easy, just combine sex education and birth control.
News & Media
While observing families struggling with poverty has taught me about small things affecting big things, it has also shown me that impacting these small things can lead to big change.
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Similar Expressions
51 human-written examples
"That impacts our own diocesan curias".
News & Media
That impacted on all our children.
News & Media
There was a lot of commotion that impacted him.
News & Media
That impacts the time spent watching TV.
News & Media
I ask how that impacts the firm.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using "that impacting" in formal writing. Opt for clearer and grammatically correct alternatives like "that is affecting" or "which influences".
Common error
A common mistake is to use a gerund phrase directly after "that" without a linking verb. Instead of "that impacting", use a relative clause such as "that is impacting" or rephrase to "that has an impact on".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "that impacting" functions as a relative clause aiming to describe something that is currently influencing or affecting a situation. However, as Ludwig AI points out, it's not grammatically correct in standard written English and needs a linking verb for proper construction.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "that impacting" appears in various contexts, including news and scientific articles, it's considered grammatically incorrect in standard written English. Ludwig AI highlights the need for a linking verb or a rephrasing to achieve grammatical accuracy. Better alternatives include "that is affecting", "which influences", or "that has an impact on". Therefore, it's best to avoid "that impacting" in formal writing to maintain clarity and correctness.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
that is affecting
Replaces the gerund form with a continuous tense verb phrase for clarity.
which influences
Uses a relative pronoun and a verb to indicate a causal relationship.
that influences
Directly states the act of influencing, improving grammatical correctness.
that has an impact on
Employs a more formal and grammatically sound construction.
that is influencing
Utilizes a present continuous verb form for ongoing effect.
which is affecting
Uses a relative clause with continuous tense verb phrase.
that bears upon
A more formal alternative indicating relevance or influence.
that has bearing on
Indicates relevance or influence, maintaining grammatical accuracy.
impacting that
Inverts the phrase to create a more grammatically acceptable structure.
that is related to
Indicates a connection or relationship, replacing the direct impact.
FAQs
What are some alternatives to "that impacting"?
You can use alternatives like "that is affecting", "that influences", or "which is affecting" depending on the context.
Is "that impacting" grammatically correct?
No, "that impacting" is not considered grammatically correct in standard written English. It's better to use phrases like "that is affecting" or "which influences".
How can I use "impact" correctly in a sentence?
Use "impact" as a verb (e.g., "The policy impacts the community") or as a noun (e.g., "The policy has an impact on the community"). Avoid using a gerund directly after "that" without a linking verb.
What is the difference between "that impacting" and "that affects"?
"That impacting" is grammatically incorrect. "That affects" is the correct form, using the verb "affects" to show a direct influence or effect.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
85%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested