diff --git a/src/lib/core/ripple/ripple.ts b/src/lib/core/ripple/ripple.ts
index f85a4cab4fb..2f778fb1d85 100644
--- a/src/lib/core/ripple/ripple.ts
+++ b/src/lib/core/ripple/ripple.ts
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ export class MdRipple implements OnInit, OnDestroy, OnChanges {
   }
 
   ngOnInit() {
-    // If no trigger element was explicity set, use the host element
+    // If no trigger element was explicitly set, use the host element
     if (!this.trigger) {
       this._rippleRenderer.setTriggerElementToHost();
     }