diff --git a/usr.sbin/ntp/doc/ntpd.8 b/usr.sbin/ntp/doc/ntpd.8
index f93efe3c3705..315db52d7b72 100644
--- a/usr.sbin/ntp/doc/ntpd.8
+++ b/usr.sbin/ntp/doc/ntpd.8
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ utility does most computations in 64-bit floating point
 arithmetic and does relatively clumsy 64-bit fixed point operations
 only when necessary to preserve the ultimate precision, about 232
 picoseconds.
-While the ultimate precision, is not achievable with
+While the ultimate precision is not achievable with
 ordinary workstations and networks of today, it may be required
 with future gigahertz CPU clocks and gigabit LANs.
 .Pp