Meaning & Definition of word "Misspelling"
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Misspelling
/ˌmɪsˈpɛl.ɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. A mistake in spelling a word.
- Example: The teacher pointed out a misspelling in my essay.
- 2. A word that is spelled incorrectly.
- Example: The misspelling of 'definitely' as 'definately' is common.
- 3. The act of spelling a word incorrectly.
- Example: Her misspelling of important terms led to confusion in the report.
Etymology
From the prefix 'mis-' meaning wrong, combined with 'spelling'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
frequent misspelling:
A word that is commonly spelled incorrectly.
spelling error:
A general term for any mistake in spelling.
typo:
A typographical error, often a misspelling.
Related Words
spelling:
The process of writing or naming the letters of a word in the correct order.
orthography:
The conventional spelling system of a language.
Slang Meanings of misspelling
Meaning: misspelled word
Example Sentence: That’s a total misspelled word; I can’t believe you wrote it like that!