Haplography
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hæpˈlɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Haplography is a noun meaning Accidental omission of a letter or letter group that should be repeated in writing, for example, mispell for misspell.
Meaning
Accidental omission of a letter or letter group that should be repeated in writing, for example, mispell for misspell.
Example Sentences
In the apparatus of Trounce's edition, dittography occurs at line 266, haplography at line 352, and there are numerous erasures and corrections within the text.
Word Forms
- haplographies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include literal, mispelling, mis-spelling, miswriting, misspelling, missaying.
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