mispositioned

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Definitions of mispositioned word

noun mispositioned condition with reference to place; location; situation. 1
noun mispositioned a place occupied or to be occupied; site: a fortified position. 1
noun mispositioned the proper, appropriate, or usual place: out of position. 1
noun mispositioned 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 mispositioned status or standing: He has a position to maintain in the community. 1
noun mispositioned high standing, as in society; important status: a person of wealth and position. 1

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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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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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