noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An incorrect spelling; a spelling different from accepted spelling. countable
2. 2
   Spelling in which a particular letter represents more than one possible sound. uncountable

   "Heterography in English makes it difficult for foreigners to learn pronunciation."

Synonyms

All synonyms

incorrect spellingmisspelling

Example

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"Heterography in English makes it difficult for foreigners to learn pronunciation."

Etymology

From hetero- + -graphy.

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