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Definition of mistype

mistype

/mɪsˈtaɪp/
mis · type
Plural:mistypes
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Past Simple:mistyped
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Past Participle:mistyped
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Present Participle:mistyping
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mistype Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To type a word, character, or passage incorrectly on a keyboard.

Example

"If you mistype your password three times, the system will temporarily lock your account."

2

To classify, categorize, or identify the type of something incorrectly (such as a blood group or personality).

Example

"The laboratory was careful not to mistype the patient's blood sample before the transfusion."

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• noun

1

An error made while typing on a keyboard.

Example

"A simple mistype in the email address prevented the message from being delivered."

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• Rhymes for mistype

• Nearby Words

mistrustfully
mistruth
misty
mistype
misunderstand
misunderstandable
misunderstanding

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mistype. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mistype
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