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which although having
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase 'which although having' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it in a sentence to introduce a clause containing an idea that is contrary to or unexpected within the context of the main clause. For example: "The new software was extensively tested, which, although having some minor flaws, was deemed fit for release."
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Exact Expressions
4 human-written examples
For effective management of atopic dermatitis (AD), it is important to introduce a therapeutic agent, which although having the fewest side effects, has the greatest anti-inflammatory effect.
Science
Which, although having the safety of drug users as their priority, sometimes pose a danger by spreading information that isn't quite detailed enough like the time the drug information site Talk to Frank equated laughing gas with butane, the former being relatively safe, the latter being something that can make your heart stop, even in small doses.
News & Media
Which, although having the safety of drug users as their priority, sometimes pose a danger by spreading information that isn't quite detailed enough – like the time Talk to Frank equated laughing gas with butane, the former being relatively safe, the latter being something that can make your heart stop, even in small doses.
News & Media
Single centre, retrospective and focused on operative time, which although having clear relevance to operative efficiency and financial costs, is not a clear patient-centred outcome.
Science
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56 human-written examples
The results show that there exist cases where modeling a compression member with its actual postbuckling behavior, which although has some reserve load carrying capacity, are more critical than the case where the same member is considered to suddenly lose its full load carrying capacity at its buckling load.
Science
These areas of the market are often associated with the "Trump Trade" and the Trump Trade momentum, which, although have slowed of late, have taken the U.S. stock market to new and record highs during the first quarter of 2017.
News & Media
Contained in this chronology are the tales of Merlin and King Arthur, which, although had been mentioned by previous historians, had not been contextualised and elaborated on to the extent that Geoffrey presented them.
News & Media
More precisely elastic solids exhibit a surface free energy per unit area, which although has the same units as liquid surface tension, is more complicated.
Science
ST110 clone consisted of two isolates which although had different antibiotic susceptibility, they produced the same type of β-lactamase.
Single centre, retrospective and focused operative time, which although has clear relevance to operative efficiency and financial costs, is not a clear patient-centred outcome.
Science
Based on that, it seems that a massive rewiring of the ncRNA – mRNA correlation network happens between conditions, which, although has little impact in topological features, provokes a big change in which ncRNAs play a central role in each of the networks (Table 1).
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "which although having", ensure that the sentence clearly benefits from the nuanced concession it provides. If a simpler construction suffices, consider alternatives like "despite having".
Common error
Avoid placing a comma directly before "although" within the "which although having" clause, as it can disrupt the flow and clarity of the sentence.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "which although having" functions as a nonrestrictive relative clause, adding extra, non-essential information to the main clause. According to Ludwig AI, this phrase is grammatically correct. It introduces a contrasting or concessive element to the preceding noun phrase, as demonstrated in the provided examples.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "which although having" is a grammatically correct relative clause used to introduce a concession or contrast. While deemed correct and usable by Ludwig AI, its frequency is rare. It appears most commonly in scientific and news-related writing and its purpose is to add a qualification to a statement, acknowledging a potential drawback. When using this construction, be mindful of the nuanced meaning it conveys, and consider whether a simpler alternative might be more appropriate for your intended audience.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
which though it has
Replaces "although" with "though" for a slightly less formal tone.
which while having
Substitutes "although" with "while" to indicate a simultaneous or contrasting aspect.
which despite having
Uses "despite having" for a more concise expression of concession.
which in spite of having
Replaces "although" with "in spite of" to emphasize the contrast.
which even though it has
Replaces "although having" with a more explicit concessive phrase, emphasizing the contrast.
that though it has
Uses "that" and "though" for a more informal tone.
which albeit having
Uses "albeit having" for a more formal and succinct expression of concession.
that despite having
Starts with "that" and uses "despite having" for brevity.
that while having
Combines "that" with "while having" to introduce a contrasting element.
that even though it has
Begins with "that" instead of "which", slightly altering the sentence structure.
FAQs
How can I rephrase "which although having" for clarity?
Consider using alternatives like "which despite having" or "which even though it has" for better readability.
Is "which although having" considered formal or informal?
The phrase "which although having" is generally considered neutral in tone, but alternatives may offer a more streamlined presentation depending on your audience.
What's the difference between "which although having" and "which despite having"?
Both phrases convey a concession, but "which despite having" is often more concise and direct, while "which although having" can provide a slightly more nuanced contrast.
Can I start a sentence with "which although having"?
No, "which" introduces a nonrestrictive clause, so "which although having" should be used within a sentence to add extra information. It cannot begin a sentence.
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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
89%
Authority and reliability
4.2/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested