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How do you spell Obedience?

Correct spelling

obedience

OBEDI + ENCE. Ends in ENCE.

Why is obedience spelled this way?

From Latin oboedientia, a hearkening to. OB (toward) + AUDIRE (to hear). Obedience is thorough hearing — listening and responding to authority.

Common misspellings of obedience

obedianceobedienseobeedienceobidience

Example

The dog showed perfect obedience.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "obedience". OBEDI + ENCE. Ends in ENCE.
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