diff --git a/crates/egui/src/context.rs b/crates/egui/src/context.rs
index 46313eaef..959ba6fb6 100644
--- a/crates/egui/src/context.rs
+++ b/crates/egui/src/context.rs
@@ -1635,7 +1635,7 @@ impl Context {
     ///
     /// `pixels_per_point` is used for feathering (anti-aliasing).
     /// You can use [`Self::pixels_per_point`] for this,
-    /// or whatever is appropiate for your viewport.
+    /// or whatever is appropriate for your viewport.
     pub fn tessellate(
         &self,
         shapes: Vec<ClippedShape>,