Sculpture or Sculture
Learn why “sculpture” is correct and “sculture” is not.
sculture
Incorrect spelling - “Sculture” removes the ‘p’, making it wrong.
"sculture" is a common misspelling of "sculpture". Always use "sculpture" when referring to the correct word.
sculpture
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Sculpture” is a three-dimensional artwork created by shaping materials.
Definition of sculpture
"sculpture": “Sculpture” is a three-dimensional artwork created by shaping materials.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for sculpture
- • statue
- • carving
- • model
Usage Examples
"Correct:" The museum has beautiful sculpture pieces.
"Correct:" She created a marble sculpture.
"Correct:" The sculpture was carved by hand.
"Incorrect:" The marble sculture was displayed.
"Incorrect:" She created a sculture.
Notes:
- • Contains lp cluster: sculp + ture.
- • Do not drop the 'l'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Sculpture.
Q: Is 'sculture' correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning?
A: 3D artwork.
Q: Example?
A: The sculpture is impressive.
Q: Mistake?
A: Dropping the 'p'.
Summary
""Sculpture" is correct; 'sculture' is wrong. The silent 'p' must remain."