Mistyped: meaning, definitions and examples

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mistyped

 

[ ˈmɪstaɪpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

writing error

Mistyped refers to the act of typing something incorrectly, usually due to a slip of the finger or keyboard error. This can result in misspelled words or unintended characters appearing in a text. It is a common occurrence in digital communication.

Synonyms

blunder, error, mistake

Examples of usage

  • I mistyped my password and got locked out.
  • She realized she had mistyped her email address.
  • He often mistypes during quick chats.
  • The document contained several mistyped words.

Word origin

The term 'mistyped' is a combination of the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly' and the verb 'type.' 'Type' has its origins in the 14th century from the Latin word 'typus,' meaning 'a model' or 'a figure,' and has evolved through Middle English to mean 'to write or print by means of a machine or keyboard.' The addition of 'mis-' transformed it into a term that implies that something was typed incorrectly. The modern use of 'mistyped' became more prominent with the rise of computer usage in the late 20th century, when typing on keyboards became the standard method of entering data and communication.