diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3e07b164..22ca2044 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ You can use factoids as variables and interpolate them within commands.
 
 #### inline commands
 
-You can invoke up to three commands in-lined within a message.  If the message
+You can invoke up to three commands inlined within a message.  If the message
 is address to a nick, the output will also be addressed to them.
 
     <pragma-> newuser13: Check the !{version} and the !{help} documentation.