diff --git a/pep-0386.txt b/pep-0386.txt
index ce50902a5..106d2ffa2 100644
--- a/pep-0386.txt
+++ b/pep-0386.txt
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ Distutils
 Distutils currently provides a `StrictVersion` and a `LooseVersion` class 
 that can be used to manage versions.
 
-The `LooseVersion` class is quite laxest. From Distutils doc::
+The `LooseVersion` class is quite lax. From Distutils doc::
 
     Version numbering for anarchists and software realists.
     Implements the standard interface for version number classes as