misposition

po·si·tion

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-zish-uh n]
- /pəˈzɪʃ ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-zish-uh n]
- /pəˈzɪʃ ən/

Definitions of misposition word

noun misposition condition with reference to place; location; situation. 1
noun misposition a place occupied or to be occupied; site: a fortified position. 1
noun misposition the proper, appropriate, or usual place: out of position. 1
noun misposition situation or condition, especially with relation to favorable or unfavorable circumstances: to be in an awkward position; to bargain from a position of strength. 1
noun misposition status or standing: He has a position to maintain in the community. 1
noun misposition high standing, as in society; important status: a person of wealth and position. 1

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Origin of misposition

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English posicioun a positing (< Anglo-French) < Latin positiōn- (stem of positiō) a placing, etc. See posit, -ion

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Parts of speech for Misposition

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Misposition

misposition popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Antonyms for misposition

noun misposition

position — condition with reference to place; location; situation.

Just one Antonym for misposition