orthographize

[ awr-thog-ruh-fahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, or·thog·ra·phized, or·thog·ra·phiz·ing.

1. to spell correctly or according to the rules of orthography.

verb (used without object)

, or·thog·ra·phized, or·thog·ra·phiz·ing.

1. to apply the rules of correct spelling.

Word History and Origins

Origin of orthographize¹

First recorded in 1605–15; orthograph(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

Associated words: tachymeter, tachometer, trechometer, stathmograph, momentum, impetus. speed, v. hurry, hasten; accelerate, expedite, quicken, dispatch, facilitate; prosper, favor. speedy, a. swift, quick, fast, rapid, fleet, hasty, hurried, expeditious. spell, n. charm, incantation, exorcism; period, season, interval. spell, v. orthographize; decipher, read, unravel, unfold; charm, bewitch. spellbound, a. fascinated, charmed, enchanted, bewitched. speller, n. orthographist, orthographer. spelling, n. orthography.

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