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Misspelled

Definition:

adjective

Incorrectly spelled or spelled in a way that does not conform to accepted spelling conventions.

Senses:

1. Commonly Misspelled: Words that are frequently spelled incorrectly.

Example sentence: "‘Definitely’ is one of the most commonly misspelled words in the English language."

2. Personal Errors: Spelling mistakes made by an individual due to errors in user input or lack of knowledge.

Example sentence: "I apologize for the misspelled name on the greeting card."

3. Local Variations: Words that are spelled differently in specific dialects or regions.

Example sentence: "The word 'neighbor' is often misspelled as 'neighbour' in British English."

Usage:

The term 'misspelled' can be used to describe words that are commonly misspelled, personal spelling errors, or local variations in spelling.

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