Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spelling-mistake
noun
ˈspɛlɪŋ mɪsˌteɪk
Definition
A spelling mistake is an error made in the writing of a word, where the letters are arranged incorrectly according to standard spelling conventions.
Examples
- When he submitted his essay, I noticed several spelling mistakes.
- Correcting spelling mistakes is an essential part of the proofreading process.
- She felt embarrassed when a spelling mistake was pointed out in her presentation.
Meaning
An incorrect arrangement of letters in a word that leads to a deviation from its conventional or accepted spelling.
Synonyms
- misspelling
- written error
- typo
