binding

/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/

//ˈbaɪndɪŋ// adj

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"binding" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“binding” has 11 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #5,661. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#5,661
frequency rank, English
4,121
“B” headwords
11
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.

Corpus desk

Index EN-binding · binding · English

binding · rank #5,661 · 11 variants · 20 confusables

  • FREQ-COMMON #5,661
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-HIGH 20 pairs
  • VAR-MID 11 variants
  • BOOK-MID 4,121
  • PHOTO-FINISH beans

Nearest frequency peer: beans (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “binding”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “binding” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

binding vs biting
71% similar
binding vs bonding
86% similar
binding vs budding
71% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for binding
PropertyValue
Headwordbinding
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
Letters7
Frequency rank#5,661
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “binding”

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).bindinglands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

The axis is logarithmic, with each marked tick roughly ten times rarer than the last. Same rarity band neighbours include “beans” (#5,660), “blank” (#5,662), “beam” (#5,659). Among 4,121 “B” headwords, “binding” is #5,661. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 11 spelling variants around binding (IPA /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/), anadjective. Corpus frequency is #5,661 among 4,121 “B” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for binding, with forms such as "bbinding", "bidning", and "bindding". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "biting", "bonding", "budding", and more, since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English byndynge; equivalent to bind + -ing. The correct English form is binding, spelled B-I-N-D-I-N-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.
  2. 2
    Having the effect of counteracting diarrhea.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how binding appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. This contract is a legally binding agreement.
  2. A sworn statement (i.e., "made under oath)"is legally binding.

Etymology

From Middle English byndynge; equivalent to bind + -ing.

Synonyms

boundenobligatory

Antonyms

non-binding

This word in other languages

vinculante(Español)contraignant(Français)verbindlich(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • bbinding
  • bidning
  • bindding
  • bindign
  • bindingg
  • bindinng
  • bindnig
  • binidng
  • binnding
  • bniding
  • ibnding

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of binding - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

bbinding1bidning2bindding1bindign2bindingg1bindinng1bindnig2binidng2
Edit distance from "binding"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "binding"?
"binding" is spelled B-I-N-D-I-N-G. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/.
What does "binding" mean?
As an adjective, "binding" means: Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.
What words are commonly confused with "binding"?
"binding" is commonly confused with "biting", "bonding", "budding". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "binding"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "binding" is /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "binding"?
From Middle English byndynge; equivalent to bind + -ing. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "binding", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 7 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

buffalo#5,663commons#5,665corrupt#5,669wrapped#5,651

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (11 here; floor ≥5).

timeline11 variantsheights11 variantsstating11 variantssmiling11 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list