diff --git a/taglib/audioproperties.h b/taglib/audioproperties.h
index e9844fa0..4648dcc2 100644
--- a/taglib/audioproperties.h
+++ b/taglib/audioproperties.h
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ namespace TagLib {
 
   /*!
    * The values here are common to most audio formats.  For more specific, codec
-   * dependant values, please see see the subclasses APIs.  This is meant to
+   * dependent values, please see see the subclasses APIs.  This is meant to
    * compliment the TagLib::File and TagLib::Tag APIs in providing a simple
    * interface that is sufficient for most applications.
    */