The linguistic misstep: avoiding the "one of most" blunder

What kind of error is it?

The phrase "one of most" is a grammatical error because it lacks the necessary article "the" to correctly form the superlative phrase. The correct form should be "one of the most."

Why do people make this mistake?

People might omit "the" due to a misunderstanding of the rules surrounding superlatives or in an attempt to shorten the phrase, especially in informal contexts or when typing quickly.

What is correct?

The correct form includes "the" to properly introduce the superlative adjective: "one of the most." This structure highlights a specific subset within a group that demonstrates a characteristic to a high degree.