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unaffected from
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "unaffected from" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct expression is "unaffected by." Example: "The community remained unaffected by the recent changes in policy."
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
20 human-written examples
Tensile strength at break was unaffected from the addition of nanoparticles and only Young's modulus was enhanced.
Combining multi-stage navigation and motion planning with a follow-the-leader control method keeps the planning time unaffected from a changing amount of robot modules.
In case of building materials the main elements like calcium or iron have many strong spectral lines over the whole spectral range, so that trace elements can only be detected in spectral windows unaffected from these lines.
Compared to current practice of cold curing 2K polyurethanes or epoxies, the proposed method leads to bonded joints achieving full strength within minutes, instead of hours, or days, which represents a substantial gain in processing time, almost unaffected from outside temperature conditions.
The pixels outside the circle are assumed to be unaffected from the WSD.
The latter are units not too different from the first one, but unaffected from the treatment, and denoted by the subscript "0".
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
40 human-written examples
They compared patient data with data from unaffected individuals from the registry of bone marrow donors worldwide (n = 500596).
Science
Only specimens from morphologically unaffected regions from Outerbridge grade 3-4 patients was included in the study.
Only cartilage from morphologically unaffected regions from Outerbridge grade 3-4 patients [ 10] were included in the study.
With colleagues, they are recruiting 200 of the microcephaly babies and their mothers and 400 unaffected babies from the same backgrounds from eight hospitals in Recife.
News & Media
The unaffected tissue from UC patients and mucosa from the control group received zero points according to the scale.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct preposition "by" instead of "from" after "unaffected". For example, "The results were unaffected by the change in temperature" is correct.
Common error
Avoid using "from" after "unaffected". The correct preposition to use is "by". Using "from" can make your writing sound awkward and grammatically incorrect.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "unaffected from" is used as a prepositional phrase, typically functioning to modify a noun or verb by indicating a lack of influence or impact. As noted by Ludwig, the correct preposition to use is 'by', rendering "unaffected from" grammatically incorrect.
Frequent in
Science
70%
News & Media
20%
Academia
10%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "unaffected from" appears in various contexts, especially within scientific literature, it's deemed grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI clearly indicates that the correct preposition to use is "by". Therefore, it's advisable to use "unaffected by" or alternatives such as "not influenced by" or "not impacted by" to ensure grammatical accuracy and clarity in your writing. Being mindful of this distinction enhances the credibility and professionalism of your communication.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
unaffected by
Uses the correct preposition 'by' to indicate the agent causing the lack of effect.
not influenced by
Replaces 'unaffected' with a more explicit description of the lack of influence.
not impacted by
Substitutes 'unaffected' with 'not impacted', offering a slightly different nuance.
immune to
Indicates a resistance or inability to be affected, shifting the focus to a protective quality.
resistant to
Similar to 'immune to', emphasizing the capacity to withstand influence.
untouched by
Emphasizes a state of being completely unaltered or pristine.
unscathed by
Highlights the lack of harm or damage resulting from something.
unaltered by
Focuses on the absence of change or modification.
unmoved by
Suggests a lack of emotional or motivational impact.
impervious to
Implies an inability to be penetrated or affected, often used in a figurative sense.
FAQs
What is the correct preposition to use after the word "unaffected"?
The correct preposition to use after "unaffected" is "by". For example, you should say "unaffected by the changes" instead of "unaffected from the changes".
Is "unaffected from" grammatically correct?
No, "unaffected from" is generally considered grammatically incorrect. The correct phrasing is "unaffected by". Ludwig AI confirms that "unaffected from" is not correct in standard written English.
What can I say instead of "unaffected from"?
Since "unaffected from" is incorrect, you can use phrases like "unaffected by", "not influenced by", or "not impacted by" depending on the context.
What's the difference between "unaffected from" and "unaffected by"?
"Unaffected from" is not considered standard English, while "unaffected by" is the correct and widely accepted phrasing to indicate that something has not been influenced or changed by something else.
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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
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested