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How do you spell Equinox?

Correct spelling

equinox

Remember: EQUal + NOX (night) - the I comes before the NOX

Why is equinox spelled this way?

From Latin aequinoctium, equal night. AEQUUS (equal) + NOX (night). The equinox is when night equals day — the two annual moments of perfect temporal balance.

Common misspellings of equinox

equanoxequinockseqinoxequinaux

Example

The autumn equinox marks the beginning of shorter days in the Northern Hemisphere.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell equinox?+
The correct spelling is "equinox". Remember: EQUal + NOX (night) - the I comes before the NOX
Is it equanox or equinox?+
The correct spelling is "equinox", not "equanox".

Other commonly misspelled words

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