How do you spell Compromise?
Correct spelling
compromise
COMPRO + MISE. Think: a promise to compromise.
Why is compromise spelled this way?
From Latin compromissum, a mutual promise. CO (together) + PROMITTERE (to promise). A compromise is a shared promise — both sides giving something to gain something.
Common misspellings of compromise
comprimisecompramisecompromizecomprommise
Example
They reached a compromise on the deal.