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How do you spell Collision?

Correct spelling

collision

Remember CO-LLISION: two L's striking together, just like the collision itself

Why is collision spelled this way?

From Latin collisio, a striking together. CO (together) + LAEDERE (to strike). A collision is two things striking together — impact born from convergent paths.

Common misspellings of collision

collisoncolisioncollissioncoliision

Example

The collision between the two cars occurred at the busy intersection during rush hour.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell collision?+
The correct spelling is "collision". Remember CO-LLISION: two L's striking together, just like the collision itself
Is it collison or collision?+
The correct spelling is "collision", not "collison".

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