diff --git a/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/WFS.js b/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/WFS.js
index 09fdea4af9..6096a21d0c 100644
--- a/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/WFS.js
+++ b/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/WFS.js
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ OpenLayers.Layer.WFS = OpenLayers.Class(
      *    as big as the map, to allow for panning without immediately reload.
      *    Setting this to 1 will cause the area of the WFS request to match
      *    the map area exactly. It is recommended to set this to some number
-     *    at least slightly smaller than 1, otherwise accidental clicks can
+     *    at least slightly larger than 1, otherwise accidental clicks can
      *    cause a data reload, by moving the map only 1 pixel.
      */
     ratio: 2,