There are 202,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Cancelation'. 'Cancelation' ranks in the top 120 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 76 websites containing this mistake.¹
The word 'cancellation' is a noun. It refers to the act of canceling something or the state of being canceled. In legal terms, it can also mean the annulment or invalidation of a contract or agreement.
Cancellation
The word 'cancellation' originates from the Latin word 'cancellatio', which comes from 'cancellare', meaning 'to break off' or 'to annul'.
The word 'cancellation' is pronounced as /ˌkæn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/. It breaks down phonetically to "kan-suh-LAY-shun."
The word 'cancellation' can be used in a sentence such as, "The cancellation of the event was disappointing for all attendees." Caveats for correct spelling include ensuring the double 'l' is used in British English, while in American English, it is spelled with a single 'l' as 'cancellation' but pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable regardless of the variation. Additionally, it should be noted that 'cancellation' is a noun, and the context in which it is used must be clear so that the reader understands what is being canceled.