Amendment or Ammendment
Learn the correct spelling of 'amendment' and avoid the common error 'ammendment'.
"Ammendment"
Incorrect spelling - "Ammendment" is a misspelling doubling the 'm' unnecessarily.
""Ammendment"" is a common misspelling of ""Amendment"". Always use ""Amendment"" when referring to the correct word.
"Amendment"
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Amendment" is a formal change or addition to a legal document or law.
Definition of "Amendment"
""Amendment"": "Amendment" is a formal change or addition to a legal document or law.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for "Amendment"
- • Revision
- • Modification
- • Correction
- • Addition
- • Change
Usage Examples
"Correct:" The constitution includes the First "Amendment".
"Correct:" A new "amendment" was proposed.
"Correct:" He submitted an "amendment" to the bill.
"Correct:" The "amendment" was passed unanimously.
"Incorrect:" The constitution includes the First "Ammendment". (correct is "Amendment")
Notes:
- • "Amendment" uses one 'm' correctly.
- • "Ammendment" is wrong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is "ammendment" correct?
A: No, always use 'amendment'.
Q: How can I remember it?
A: Only one 'm' in 'amendment', just like 'amend'.
Q: Example sentence?
A: 'A new amendment was proposed.'
Q: Where is it commonly used?
A: Legal, government, and formal writing.
Q: Common mistakes?
A: Doubling the 'm' as in 'ammendment' is wrong.
Summary
Use "Amendment" with one 'm' for changes in legal documents. "Ammendment" is incorrect.