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spelling vs misspelling

misspelling vs spelling

spelling and misspelling both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spelling Yes No No No
misspelling Yes No No No
As nouns, misspelling is a hyponym of spelling; that is, misspelling is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spelling:
  • spelling: forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
  • misspelling: a spelling that is incorrect
spelling (noun) misspelling (noun)
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage a spelling that is incorrect
Difference between spelling and misspelling

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