diff --git a/share/man/man5/videomode.5 b/share/man/man5/videomode.5
index f39cf191..e79dff96 100644
--- a/share/man/man5/videomode.5
+++ b/share/man/man5/videomode.5
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ file is read on boot by
 and is used as the initial graphics resolution on the primary monitor.
 The resolution provided by the bootloader remains in effect if the file is
 missing.
-The resolution is usable only if the graphics card has a driver and the
+The resolution is used only if the graphics card has a driver and the
 resolution is supported.
 .Sh FORMAT
 .Ar width Ns x Ns Ar height Ns x Ns Ar bits-per-pixel