diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index cb49ae9f..a20ba795 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ installers for all supported operating systems.
 
 #### AppImage
 
-Set execution permissions on the `.AppImage` file and double-click it.
+Set executable permissions on the `.AppImage` file and double-click it.
 
 #### Debian and Ubuntu based Package Repository (GNU/Linux x86/x64)