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dittography.

The accidental error of repeating a word, phrase or combination of letters by a scribe or copyist.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/dɪˈtɑɡɹəfi/General-American/dɪˈtɒɡɹəfi/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The accidental error of repeating a word, phrase or combination of letters by a scribe or copyist.

    countable · uncountable
  2. An error produced thereby.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

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