Mistype

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˌtaɪp/

Definitions of mistype

noun a mistake in typing or a typed error

Example Sentences

A1 I made a mistype in my email address.

A2 She noticed a mistype in the report and corrected it.

B1 The mistype in the document caused confusion among the team.

B2 It's important to proofread your work to catch any mistypes.

C1 The editor found several mistypes in the manuscript and made corrections.

C2 Even the smallest mistype can have significant consequences in legal documents.

Examples of mistype in a Sentence

formal I apologize for the mistype in the report, it was an oversight on my part.

informal Oops, looks like I made a mistype in the email I sent to you.

slang I totally mistyped that text message and now it doesn't make any sense.

figurative Her mistype in judgment led to disastrous consequences for the project.

Grammatical Forms of mistype

• past tense: mistyped
• plural: mistypes
• comparative: more mistyped
• superlative: most mistyped
• present tense: mistype
• future tense: will mistype
• perfect tense: have mistyped
• continuous tense: is mistyping
• singular: mistype
• positive degree: mistype
• infinitive: to mistype
• gerund: mistyping
• participle: mistyped

Origin and Evolution of mistype

First Known Use: 1898 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'mistype' originated from the combination of 'mis-' meaning wrongly or badly, and 'type' referring to the act of typing or printing characters on a keyboard or typewriter.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of typewriters and later computers, 'mistype' has evolved to encompass errors made while typing on any digital device, including smartphones and tablets.