Visiting or Visitting
Which Spelling is Correct?
Confused between "visiting" and "visitting"? Learn the correct spelling, meaning, and how to use it properly in your writing.
Incorrect: Visitting
"Visitting" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "visiting" with one "t".
Correct: Visiting
"Visiting" is the correct spelling. It is the present participle of "visit", meaning to go to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Definitions
Visiting (verb):
Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Examples:
- • We are visiting our grandparents this weekend.
- • She enjoys visiting art museums.
- • He is visiting from out of town.
Visitting (verb):
"Visitting" is a misspelling of "visiting" and is not a valid English word.
Examples:
- • "Visitting" is not used in standard English.
- • Always use visiting when referring to going to see someone or someplace.
Synonyms
Visiting:
- • Calling on
- • Dropping by
- • Stopping in
- • Seeing
- • Attending
Visitting:
- • (No valid synonyms; not a standard English word)
Notes
Notes:
- • Visiting is spelled with one "t".
- • It is the present participle of the verb "visit".
- • "Visitting" is never correct in any context.
- • The word comes from Latin "visitare" meaning "to go to see".
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is "visitting" ever correct?
A: No, "visitting" is never correct. The proper spelling is always "visiting".
Q: How do I remember the correct spelling?
A: Remember "visiting" has only one "t".
Q: What does "visiting" mean?
A: It means going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Q: Can I use "visiting" in formal writing?
A: Yes, "visiting" is appropriate in both formal and informal writing contexts.
Q: Why do people misspell "visiting"?
A: The misspelling "visitting" often happens by doubling the "t" unnecessarily.
Summary
Remember: Visiting is the correct spelling, meaning going to see and spend time with someone or at a place. The misspelling "visitting" is never correct. Always use "visiting" when referring to this action.