dittography

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek διττός (dittós, “double”) +‎ -graphy. Not related to English ditto.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /dɪˈtɑɡɹəfi/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /dɪˈtɒɡɹəfi/
• Rhymes: -ɒɡɹəfi

Noun

dittography (countable and uncountable, plural dittographies)

1. The accidental error of repeating a word, phrase or combination of letters by a scribe or copyist.
2. An error produced thereby.

Related terms

• dittograph