diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e6349e9..4c398a2 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ View the [plugin documentation](http://plugins.krajee.com/dependent-dropdown) an
   {group-name: {id: <option-value>, name: <option-name>}}
   ```
   
-  When no data is available for a specific situation (like error), you can send a custom emptyMsg
+  When no data is available for a specific situation (like an backend error), you can send a custom emptyMsg
 
   ```
    {emptyMsg: '<your message>'}