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How do you spell Literature?

Correct spelling

literature

LITER + ATURE. Think: literate.

Why is literature spelled this way?

From Latin litteratura, learning. LITTERA (letter). Literature is built from letters — the entire art form resting on the smallest units of writing.

Common misspellings of literature

literturelitaratureliteratruelitrature

Example

She teaches English literature.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "literature". LITER + ATURE. Think: literate.
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