diff --git a/packages/svelte/types/index.d.ts b/packages/svelte/types/index.d.ts
index c028f7a331..d95a7e2244 100644
--- a/packages/svelte/types/index.d.ts
+++ b/packages/svelte/types/index.d.ts
@@ -2858,7 +2858,7 @@ declare namespace $state {
 	export function frozen<T>(): Readonly<T> | undefined;
 
 	/**
-	 * Declares reactive state that is linked to another value. Local mutations will override the linked value
+	 * Declares reactive state that is linked to another value. Local reassignments will override the linked value
 	 * until the linked value changes.
 	 *
 	 * Example: