errata

[ ih-rah-tuh, ih-rey-, ih-rat-uh ]

noun

1. plural of erratum.
2. a list of errors and their corrections inserted, usually on a separate page or slip of paper, in a book or other publication; corrigenda.

errata

/ ɪˈrɑːtə /

noun

1. See erratum
   the plural of erratum

Usage Note

Errata is originally the plural of the singular Latin noun erratum. Like many such borrowed nouns ( agenda; candelabra ), it came by the mid-17th century to be used as a singular noun, meaning “a list of errors or corrections to be made (in a book).” Despite objections by some to this singular use, it is common in standard English: The errata begins on page 237. When errata clearly means “errors,” it takes plural verbs and pronouns: Although errata were frequent in the first printing, most of them were corrected in subsequent printings. As a singular noun, errata has developed an English plural form erratas, which is rarely used.

Word History and Origins

Origin of errata¹

First recorded in 1625–35

Example Sentences

The Errata listed above have been corrected in the text, except for "requires," which does not occur in the text as indicated.

From Project Gutenberg

The poem was not actually printed without it until after his death: he had only put it in the errata, to be omitted.

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The Errata which I have given, consist mostly of small alterations in the style, which I made myself.

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I thank you most heartily for your kind words about my book, and am touched by your faithful eye to the errata.

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The errata in the first edition are few and of slight importance.

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