emblematic

/ˌɛmbləˈmatɪk/

//ˌɛmbləˈmatɪk// adj

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"emblematic" is a 10-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“emblematic” has 15 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #34,040. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#34,040
frequency rank, English
2,246
“E” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Serving as, or relating to a symbol, emblem or illustration of a type.

Corpus desk

Index EN-emblematic · emblematic · English

emblematic · rank #34,040 · 15 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #34,040
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 15 variants
  • BOOK-MID 2,246
  • PHOTO-FINISH Elisha

Nearest frequency peer: Elisha (-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 “emblematic”

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

corpus weight

What this shows “emblematic” 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
Key facts for emblematic
PropertyValue
Headwordemblematic
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˌɛmbləˈmatɪk/
Letters10
Frequency rank#34,040
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “emblematic”

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).emblematiclands 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 “Elisha” (#34,039), “electrifying” (#34,038), “emmet” (#34,042). Among 2,246 “E” headwords, “emblematic” is #34,040. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 15 spelling variants around emblematic (IPA /ˌɛmbləˈmatɪk/), anadjective. Corpus frequency is #34,040 among 2,246 “E” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for emblematic, with forms such as "ebmlematic", "embblematic", and "embelmatic". 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. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Etymologically, the entry records: From French emblématique. See emblem. The correct English form is emblematic, spelled E-M-B-L-E-M-A-T-I-C.

Definition

  1. 1
    Serving as, or relating to a symbol, emblem or illustration of a type.
  2. 2
    Very typical.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. All was dreary—all was emblematic of that change and barrenness which passes away from nature, but never from the heart;...
  2. With Le Sommer withdrawn, France – now with five in midfield – seemed content to hold on for a deceptively narrow win. Such containment tactics can prove high risk but the only threat England could muster was a shot from Aluko which flew high and wide. It seemed entirely emblematic of their afternoon.

Etymology

From French emblématique. See emblem.

This word in other languages

emblématique(Français)emblematisch(Deutsch)emblemático(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ebmlematic
  • embblematic
  • embelmatic
  • embleamtic
  • emblemaitc
  • emblematci
  • emblematicc
  • emblemattic
  • emblemmatic
  • emblemtaic
  • embllematic
  • emblmeatic
  • emlbematic
  • emmblematic
  • meblematic

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of emblematic - 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.

ebmlematic2embblematic1embelmatic2embleamtic2emblemaitc2emblematci2emblematicc1emblemattic1
Edit distance from "emblematic"

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 "emblematic"?
"emblematic" is spelled E-M-B-L-E-M-A-T-I-C. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌɛmbləˈmatɪk/.
What does "emblematic" mean?
As an adjective, "emblematic" means: Serving as, or relating to a symbol, emblem or illustration of a type.
What are common misspellings of "emblematic"?
Common misspellings include "ebmlematic", "embblematic", "embelmatic", "embleamtic", "emblemaitc". The correct spelling is "emblematic".
How do you pronounce "emblematic"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "emblematic" is /ˌɛmbləˈmatɪk/. 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 "emblematic"?
From French emblématique. See emblem. 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 "emblematic", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 10 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

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Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (15 here; floor ≥5).

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list