computed

/kəmˈpjuːtɪd/

//kəmˈpjuːtɪd// verb

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"computed" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“computed” has 12 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #19,295. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#19,295
frequency rank, English
5,599
“C” headwords
12
tracked misspellings
13
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - simple past and past participle of compute

Corpus desk

Index EN-computed · computed · English

computed · rank #19,295 · 12 variants · 13 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #19,295
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-MID 13 pairs
  • VAR-MID 12 variants
  • BOOK-DENSE 5,599
  • PHOTO-FINISH complication

Nearest frequency peer: complication (-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 “computed”

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

corpus weight

What this shows “computed” 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).

computed vs computer
88% similar
computed vs computers
78% similar
computed vs compete
75% similar

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

Key facts for computed
PropertyValue
Headwordcomputed
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechVerb
IPA/kəmˈpjuːtɪd/
Letters8
Frequency rank#19,295
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs13
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “computed”

This scale runs from the tiny cluster of words that carry ordinary speech (left) to the long tail of words almost nobody reaches for (right).computedlands here:

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

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Same rarity band neighbours include “complication” (#19,294), “conquering” (#19,296), “commando” (#19,293). Among 5,599 “C” headwords, “computed” is #19,295. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 12 spelling variants around computed (IPA /kəmˈpjuːtɪd/), averb. Corpus frequency is #19,295 among 5,599 “C” headwords. Dominant gloss: "simple past and past participle of compute".

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for computed, with forms such as "ccomputed", "cmoputed", and "commputed". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 13 confusable-pair relationships, "computer", "computers", "compete", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct English form is computed, spelled C-O-M-P-U-T-E-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of compute

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ccomputed
  • cmoputed
  • commputed
  • compputed
  • comptued
  • compuetd
  • computde
  • computedd
  • computted
  • comupted
  • copmuted
  • ocmputed

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of computed - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

ccomputed1cmoputed2commputed1compputed1comptued2compuetd2computde2computedd1
Edit distance from "computed"

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 "computed"?
"computed" is spelled C-O-M-P-U-T-E-D. The IPA pronunciation is /kəmˈpjuːtɪd/.
What does "computed" mean?
As a verb, "computed" means: simple past and past participle of compute
What words are commonly confused with "computed"?
"computed" is commonly confused with "computer", "computers", "compete". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "computed"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "computed" is /kəmˈpjuːtɪd/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "computed" come from?
"computed" is a English word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

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

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 8 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

commando#19,293cohesive#19,291degraded#19,306delights#19,308

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (12 here; floor ≥5).

doubting12 variantsanalytic12 variantsFaulkner12 variantsvoicemail12 variants

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list