diff --git a/doc/dev/numerics.rst b/doc/dev/numerics.rst
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--- a/doc/dev/numerics.rst
+++ b/doc/dev/numerics.rst
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Numerical methods
 ===================================
 
 Here we document which numerical methods are applied to solve
-the differential equations of the cable cells and mechansims.
+the differential equations of the cable cells and mechanisms.
 
 Passive cable
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