diff --git a/src/lib/table/table-module.ts b/src/lib/table/table-module.ts
index fbb82071df2..f487e332d40 100644
--- a/src/lib/table/table-module.ts
+++ b/src/lib/table/table-module.ts
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ const EXPORTED_DECLARATIONS = [
   MatCell,
   MatFooterCell,
 
-  // Row directions
+  // Row directives
   MatHeaderRow,
   MatRow,
   MatFooterRow,