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- [mis-uh-plahy]
- /ˌmɪs əˈplaɪ/
- /ˌmɪs.əˈplaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mis-uh-plahy]
- /ˌmɪs əˈplaɪ/
Definitions of misapplication word
- verb with object misapplication to make a wrong application or use of. 1
- noun misapplication The misuse of something, incorrectly using (applying) something, a wrong application. 1
- variable noun misapplication If you talk about the misapplication of something, you mean it is used for a purpose it was not intended for. 0
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Origin of misapplication
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; mis-1 + apply
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Parts of speech for Misapplication
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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misapplication popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
misapplication usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for misapplication
noun misapplication
- desecration — a desecrating or being desecrated
- misappropriation — to put to a wrong use.
- fault — a defect or imperfection; flaw; failing: a fault in the brakes; a fault in one's character.
- perversion — the act of perverting.
- prostitution — the act or practice of engaging in sexual intercourse for money.
Antonyms for misapplication
noun misapplication
- goodness — the state or quality of being good.
- morality — conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
- behavior — People's or animals' behavior is the way that they behave. You can refer to a typical and repeated way of behaving as a behavior.
- obedience — the state or quality of being obedient.
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
variable noun misapplication
- application — An application for something such as a job or membership of an organization is a formal written request for it.
Top questions with misapplication
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