diff --git a/packages/popper/src/methods/destroy.js b/packages/popper/src/methods/destroy.js
index df585e0bfb..2888a67074 100644
--- a/packages/popper/src/methods/destroy.js
+++ b/packages/popper/src/methods/destroy.js
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ export default function destroy() {
 
   this.disableEventListeners();
 
-  // remove the popper if user explicity asked for the deletion on destroy
+  // remove the popper if user explicitly asked for the deletion on destroy
   // do not use `remove` because IE11 doesn't support it
   if (this.options.removeOnDestroy) {
     this.popper.parentNode.removeChild(this.popper);