Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lapsus-calami
noun
/ˈlæp.səs.kəˈlɑː.maɪ/
Definition
A slip of the pen, often referring to a mistake made while writing.
Examples
- During the lecture, the professor made a lapsus-calami by writing ‘form’ instead of ‘from’.
- His lapsus-calami led to a humorous misunderstanding in his article.
Meaning
It describes an error that occurs when a writer accidentally writes something other than what they intended, usually creating an amusing or unintentional phrase.
Synonyms
- slip of the pen
- writing error
- typo
