MISSPELLING

misspelling

(noun) a spelling that is incorrect

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

misspelling (plural misspellings)

(countable) A misspelt word.

Synonyms

• (misspelt word): heterography

• spelling error

• spelling mistake

Verb

misspelling

present participle of misspell

Source: Wiktionary


Mis*spell"ing, n.

Definition: A wrong spelling.

MISSPELL

Mis*spell", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Misspelled, or Misspelt (; p. pr. & vb. n. Misspelling.]

Definition: To spell incorrectly.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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