Century vs Centurry
Correct “century” vs incorrect “centurry.”
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centurry
Incorrect spelling - Centurry doubles “r” incorrectly.
"centurry" is a common misspelling of "century". Always use "century" when referring to the correct word.
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century
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
Century means a period of 100 years.
Definition of century
"century": Century means a period of 100 years.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for century
- • hundred years
Usage Examples
"Correct:" This is the 21st century.
"Correct:" The century ended with major changes.
"Incorrect:" This is the 21st centurry.
"Incorrect:" The centurry ended.
Notes:
- • Only one 'r'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Century.
Q: Is 'centurry' correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning?
A: 100-year period.
Q: Example?
A: 19th century.
Q: Tip?
A: Ends with -tury, not -turry.
Summary
""Century" is correct; 'centurry' is an unnecessary doubled-consonant mistake."