Meaning & Definition of word "Misspelling"

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!