Incorrect spelling, explanation: diferent is an incorrect spelling because there should be a double f – different. Latin origin points to double f: differe (it is there because the word was created by adding a prefix dis- to the word ferre). Therefore different is the correct spelling.
Correct spelling, explanation: the correct form is different, because of Latin differre, from which the word derives. The original Latin spelling has two f’s, and so does different. Diferent is, at the same time, an incorrect form.
Definition of different:
adjective, not the same
Should I pick a different lipstick shade or is this one okay?
Mary wants to resign from college and choose a different career.
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