diff --git a/docs/src/components/contracts.md b/docs/src/components/contracts.md
index 1f89df294..b25aa7ca0 100644
--- a/docs/src/components/contracts.md
+++ b/docs/src/components/contracts.md
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ state synchronization comprises the following steps:
 4. **Apply Delta**: PeerA applies this received delta to its state using
    `update_state`.
 
-5. **Reverse Synchronization**: This process is repeated in the opposite.
+5. **Reverse Synchronization**: This process is repeated in the opposite direction.
 
 This approach allows peers to synchronize state over the network while minimizing
 data transfer.