Definition of ERRATUM

erratum

Meanings

Plural: errata

Noun

  • a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
  • A published notice reporting an error belatedly discovered in a previous publication.
  • An error, especially one in a printed work.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin errātum, neuter of errātus (“mistaken”).

Synonyms

corrigendum, literal, literal error, misprint, typo, typographical error

Scrabble Score: 9

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Words With Friends Score: 11

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