Which to use
“alldem” and “alledem” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #45,105
- “alldem” frequency rank
- #23,408
- “alledem” frequency rank
- 68513
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | alldem | alledem |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Gesamtheit eines bestimmten Sachverhalts | Gesamtheit eines bestimmten Sachverhalts |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set alldem and alledem apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. alldem ([alˈdeːm]) and alledem ([aləˈdeːm]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 68513, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
alldem is recorded at frequency rank #45,105, classified as apron, pronounced [alˈdeːm]. alledem is at rank #23,408, tagged as apron, pronounced [aləˈdeːm].
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 68513, this pair ranks #505,352 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of alldem vs alledem
Shared letters: adelm. Private to "alldem": -. Private to "alledem": -.
"alldem" · 6 letters · shape VCCCVC · "alledem" · 7 letters · shape VCCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "alldem" and "alledem" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "alldem" or "alledem"?
Remembering alldem vs alledem
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “alldem” entry
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