diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -45,4 +45,4 @@ On the Clerezza console:
 This can be accessed via web at 
 http://localhost:8080/eonum/manager
 
-Note that this will abort on 3 consequtive "over query limit" exceptions.
+Note that this will abort on 3 consecutive "over query limit" exceptions.