diff --git a/spec.md b/spec.md
index bd537fee..46cb02e4 100644
--- a/spec.md
+++ b/spec.md
@@ -1796,7 +1796,7 @@ Note that CreateSnapshot no longer blocks after the snapshot is cut.
 A gRPC error code SHALL be returned if an error occurs during any stage of the snapshotting process.
 A CO SHOULD explicitly delete snapshots when an error occurs.
 
-Based on this information, CO can issue repeated (idemponent) calls to CreateSnapshot, monitor the response, and make decisions.
+Based on this information, CO can issue repeated (idempotent) calls to CreateSnapshot, monitor the response, and make decisions.
 Note that CreateSnapshot is a synchronous call and it MUST block until the snapshot is cut.
 
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