corrigendum

noun cor·ri·gen·dum \ˌkȯr-ə-ˈjen-dəm, ˌkär-\

plural cor·ri·gen·da\-də\

Definition of CORRIGENDUM

: an error in a printed work discovered after printing and shown with its correction on a separate sheet

Latin, neuter of corrigendus, gerundive of corrigere to correct

First Known Use: 1823

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