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How do you spell Sophisticated?

Correct spelling

sophisticated

SOPHISTIC + ATED. PH not F.

Why is sophisticated spelled this way?

From Greek sophistikos, of the Sophists. SOPHOS (wise). Sophistication was originally a negative term — the Sophists were accused of using wisdom for deception. The word now means refined complexity.

Common misspellings of sophisticated

sofisticatedsophistacatedsophistecatedsophistcated

Example

The design was elegant and sophisticated.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "sophisticated". SOPHISTIC + ATED. PH not F.
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