Typographical Error

Pronunciation: /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl ˈerər/

Definitions of typographical error

noun a mistake in printed or typed material resulting from an error in typing or printing

Example Sentences

A1 I made a typographical error in my email address.

A2 The typographical error on the poster was quickly corrected.

B1 The report was rejected due to a typographical error in the executive summary.

B2 The legal document had a typographical error that changed the meaning of a key clause.

C1 The book was reprinted after the discovery of a typographical error in the first edition.

C2 The typographical error in the contract led to a lengthy legal dispute between the parties involved.

Examples of typographical error in a Sentence

formal The report contained a typographical error in the third paragraph.

informal Oops, there's a typo in this document.

slang I spotted a typo in the text.

figurative His speech was flawless except for one small typographical error.

Grammatical Forms of typographical error

• past tense: typographical errored
• plural: typographical errors
• comparative: more typographical
• superlative: most typographical
• present tense: typographical errors
• future tense: will typographical error
• perfect tense: have typographical error
• continuous tense: is typographical erroring
• singular: typographical error
• positive degree: typographical error
• infinitive: to typographical error
• gerund: typographical erroring
• participle: typographical errored

Origin and Evolution of typographical error

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'typographical error' originated from the field of printing and publishing, where mistakes in printed material were often attributed to the typesetter or printer.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'typographical error' has become synonymous with any mistake in printed or typed material, regardless of the method of production. The term has also been shortened to 'typo' in informal language.