intrest

Intrest is commonly recognized as a misspelling of the standard English word interest. It is not listed as a separate term in major dictionaries and does not have a distinct definition in English. The spelling often arises from typographical errors, hurried writing, or as a deliberate alternate in brand names or creative texts. In most contexts, intrest should be corrected to interest.

Interest has several principal senses. In finance, interest refers to the charge for the use of money, usually expressed as a percentage of the principal over a given period; it also describes specific calculations such as simple interest and compound interest. In everyday use, interest denotes curiosity, concern, or a stake in a matter, as in “personal interests” or “the public's interest.” In law, an interest indicates a legal or equitable right or claim in property or outcomes. The verb form "to interest" means to engage the attention or concern of someone.

Usage notes: In formal writing, prefer interest. Awareness of common misspellings can help improve accuracy in editing. The term also appears in compound phrases such as interest rate, interest income, and interest in science, where it often collocates with adjectives like high, low, or personal.