diff --git a/man5/termcap.5 b/man5/termcap.5
index 086ebade0..bef2727c6 100644
--- a/man5/termcap.5
+++ b/man5/termcap.5
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ termcap \- terminal capability database
 .SH DESCRIPTION
 The termcap database is an obsolete facility for describing the
 capabilities of character-cell terminals and printers.
-It is retained only for capability with old programs;
+It is retained only for compatibility with old programs;
 new programs should use the
 .BR terminfo (5)
 database and associated libraries.