misspelling

noun

mis·​spell·​ing ˌmis-ˈspe-liŋ How to pronounce misspelling (audio)
: an incorrect spelling

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The name was an accidental misspelling of googol, a term coined by a mathematician’s young son to describe a 1 with 100 zeros after it. ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025 This story was updated to correct a misspelling. Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Red flags for potential scams include calls or texts from out-of-state area codes, or documents featuring incorrect logos, suspicious formatting or misspellings. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025 Species names and sales terms vary across regions, with sellers often using local dialects, slang, or even misspellings to avoid detection. Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for misspelling

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First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of misspelling was in 1582

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“Misspelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misspelling. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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misspelling

noun
mis·​spell·​ing (ˈ)mis-ˈspel-iŋ How to pronounce misspelling (audio)
: an incorrect spelling

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