orthographize

especially British, or·thog·ra·phise

[awr-thog-ruh-fahyz]

verb (used with object)

orthographized, orthographizing 

1. to spell correctly or according to the rules of orthography.

verb (used without object)

orthographized, orthographizing 

1. to apply the rules of correct spelling.

Word History and Origins

Origin of orthographize¹

First recorded in 1605–15; orthograph(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

Associated words: tachymeter, tachometer, trechometer, stathmograph, momentum, impetus. speed, v. hurry, hasten; accelerate, expedite, quicken, dispatch, facilitate; prosper, favor. speedy, a. swift, quick, fast, rapid, fleet, hasty, hurried, expeditious. spell, n. charm, incantation, exorcism; period, season, interval. spell, v. orthographize; decipher, read, unravel, unfold; charm, bewitch. spellbound, a. fascinated, charmed, enchanted, bewitched. speller, n. orthographist, orthographer. spelling, n. orthography.

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