Vacuum or Vacum
Learn the correct spelling “Vacuum” and why “Vacum” is incorrect.
Vacum
Incorrect spelling - “Vacum” is incorrect; it misses one ‘u’.
"Vacum" is a common misspelling of "Vacuum". Always use "Vacuum" when referring to the correct word.
Vacuum
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Vacuum” means space entirely devoid of matter or a cleaning device.
Definition of Vacuum
"Vacuum": “Vacuum” means space entirely devoid of matter or a cleaning device.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Vacuum
- • cleaner
- • suction
- • empty space
Usage Examples
"Correct:" I used a vacuum to clean the carpet.
"Correct:" The lab was a vacuum environment.
"Correct:" He purchased a new vacuum cleaner.
"Correct:" The experiment required a vacuum chamber.
"Incorrect:" I used a vacum to clean the carpet.
"Incorrect:" The lab was a vacum environment.
"Incorrect:" He purchased a vacum cleaner.
"Incorrect:" Experiment required a vacum chamber.
Notes:
- • Double ‘u’ required → vacuum.
- • Single ‘u’ is always wrong.
- • Think VAC + UUM → vacuum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Vacuum.
Q: Why not vacum?
A: One ‘u’ is missing.
Q: Meaning?
A: Space empty of matter or cleaning device.
Q: Trick?
A: VAC + UUM → vacuum.
Summary
“Vacuum” is correct; “Vacum” is a common misspelling due to missing ‘u’.