diff --git a/sync/optimistic.md b/sync/optimistic.md
index b67cf85d4..33ae71e9a 100644
--- a/sync/optimistic.md
+++ b/sync/optimistic.md
@@ -241,8 +241,8 @@ An optimistic node MUST NOT subscribe to the following topics:
 -  `sync_committee_contribution_and_proof`
 -  `sync_committee_{subnet_id}`
 
-Once the node ceases to be optimistic, it MAY re-subscribe to the aformentioned
-topics.
+Once the node ceases to be optimistic, it MAY re-subscribe to the
+aforementioned topics.
 
 ### The Req/Resp Domain