corpus

/ˈkɔːpəs/

//ˈkɔːpəs// noun

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"corpus" is a 6-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“corpus” has 9 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #12,214. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#12,214
frequency rank, English
5,599
“C” headwords
9
tracked misspellings
13
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - A collection of written or spoken texts.

Corpus desk

Index EN-corpus · corpus · English

corpus · rank #12,214 · 9 variants · 13 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #12,214
  • LEN-LONG 6 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-MID 13 pairs
  • VAR-MID 9 variants
  • BOOK-DENSE 5,599
  • PHOTO-FINISH cooled

Nearest frequency peer: cooled (-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.

Frequency neighbourhood for “corpus”

Lower corpus rank = more everyday usage (inverted bar length for readability)

corpus weight

What this shows Bars show where “corpus” sits against the nearest ranked English headwords in the FrequencyWords band, not a reprint of letter-browse containment.

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).

corpus vs Cyrus
50% similar
corpus vs coups
67% similar
corpus vs Cortes
50% similar

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

Key facts for corpus
PropertyValue
Headwordcorpus
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈkɔːpəs/
Letters6
Frequency rank#12,214
Misspellings tracked9
Confusable pairs13
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “corpus” sits in English frequency

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

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

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 9 spelling variants around corpus (IPA /ˈkɔːpəs/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #12,214 among 5,599 “C” headwords. Wiktionary lists 5 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 9 likely wrong-spelling variants for corpus, with forms such as "ccorpus", "coprus", and "corppus". 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 13 confusable-pair relationships, "Cyrus", "coups", "Cortes", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Etymologically, the entry records: Borrowed from Latin corpus (“body”). Doublet of corpse, corps, and riff. The correct English form is corpus, spelled C-O-R-P-U-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    A collection of written or spoken texts.
  2. 2
    A collection of written or spoken texts.
  3. 3
    A structure of a special character or function in the animal body.
  4. 4
    A collection or body of objects with similar characteristics.
  5. 5
    The body of a man or animal.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. No one suggests that Browning intended to mean vagina when he wrote “owls and bats, / Cowls and twats,” because the context does not allow for it, nor does the greater context of the Browning corpus.
  2. A corpus approach is a useful methodology for observing, describing and interpreting the stylistic features of language in literary and non-literary texts.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin corpus (“body”). Doublet of corpse, corps, and riff.

This word in other languages

corpus(Español)corpus(Français)Korpus(Deutsch)corpus(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ccorpus
  • coprus
  • corppus
  • corpsu
  • corpuss
  • corrpus
  • corups
  • cropus
  • ocrpus

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of corpus - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

ccorpus1coprus2corppus1corpsu2corpuss1corrpus1corups2cropus2
Edit distance from "corpus"

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.

PlainSpell is rendered directly from structured Wiktionary extracts and open word-frequency lists, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of September 3, 2026. Primary sources: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) and FrequencyWords.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "corpus"?
"corpus" is spelled C-O-R-P-U-S. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈkɔːpəs/.
What does "corpus" mean?
As a noun, "corpus" means: A collection of written or spoken texts.
What words are commonly confused with "corpus"?
"corpus" is commonly confused with "Cyrus", "coups", "Cortes". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "corpus"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "corpus" is /ˈkɔːpəs/. 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 "corpus"?
Borrowed from Latin corpus (“body”). Doublet of corpse, corps, and riff. See the full etymology section above for more details.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Similar English words by spelling shape

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

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 6 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

cooled#12,213Alicia#12,177kitten#12,264Knicks#12,265

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (9 here; floor ≥5).

Ecuador9 variantsfleeing9 variantslender9 variantsLisbon9 variants

What to do next

You've looked up "corpus". Here's where to go from here.

  • "corpus" maps to 13 confusable pairs in this vintage; the highest-scored is "Cyrus". View pair
  • 9 edit-distance misspelling variants are generated for spell-check research on this headword. See variants
  • Usage frequency rank #12,214 among English headwords in this corpus. Corpus statistics
  • Browse more English words in the "C" letter cohort. C–Z browse
  • PlainSpell rotates a curated Word of the Day from the English corpus, a passive way to discover vocabulary. Word of the Day

PlainSpell is a reference corpus, not spelling advice. Verify unusual forms in context.

Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list