biodégradable

\bjɔ.de.ɡʁa.dabl\

/\bjɔ.de.ɡʁa.dabl\/ adj

The verdict

“biodégradable” has 20 generated spelling variants in the French index at frequency #49,522. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#49,522
frequency rank, French
227,490
“B” headwords
20
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Qualifie une substance pouvant être dégradée par des organismes vivants.

Key facts for biodégradable
PropertyValue
Headwordbiodégradable
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdjective
IPA\bjɔ.de.ɡʁa.dabl\
Letters13
Frequency rank#49,522
Misspellings tracked20
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “biodégradable” sits in French 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). biodégradable lands here:

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

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 20 spelling variants around biodégradable (IPA \bjɔ.de.ɡʁa.dabl\), anadjective. Corpus frequency is #49,522 among 227,490 “B” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 20 likely wrong-spelling variants for biodégradable, with forms such as "bbiodégradable", "bidoégradable", and "bioddégradable". 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. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is easiest to reason about phoneme by phoneme, absent a documented history. The correct French form is biodégradable, spelled B-I-O-D-É-G-R-A-D-A-B-L-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Qualifie une substance pouvant être dégradée par des organismes vivants.
  2. 2
    Qualifie une substance pouvant être dégradée en un temps court (par rapport à une vie humaine).

Antonyms

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Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: bbiodégradable,bidoégradable,bioddégradable,biodegradable,biodgéradable,biodégardable,biodéggradable,biodégraadble,biodégradabble,biodégradabel,biodégradablle,biodégradalbe,biodégradbale,biodégraddable,biodégrdaable,biodégrradable,biodérgadable,bioédgradable,boidégradable,ibodégradable

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

bbiodégradable1bidoégradable2bioddégradable1biodegradable1biodgéradable2biodégardable2biodéggradable1biodégraadble2
Edit distance from "biodégradable"

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 French corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "biodégradable"?
"biodégradable" is spelled B-I-O-D-É-G-R-A-D-A-B-L-E. The IPA pronunciation is \bjɔ.de.ɡʁa.dabl\.
What does "biodégradable" mean?
As an adjective, "biodégradable" means: Qualifie une substance pouvant être dégradée par des organismes vivants.
What are common misspellings of "biodégradable"?
Common misspellings include "bbiodégradable", "bidoégradable", "bioddégradable", "biodegradable", "biodgéradable". The correct spelling is "biodégradable".
How do you pronounce "biodégradable"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "biodégradable" is \bjɔ.de.ɡʁa.dabl\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "biodégradable" come from?
"biodégradable" is a French 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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Using “biodégradable”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct French spelling is B-I-O-D-É-G-R-A-D-A-B-L-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \bjɔ.de.ɡʁa.dabl\ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list