Misapplication: meaning, definitions and examples

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misapplication

[ ˌmɪsˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən ]

^{Context #1}

legal

The incorrect or improper use of something, especially a law or rule.

Synonyms

misinterpretation, misuse, misuse

Examples of usage

His misapplication of the regulation led to serious consequences.
The misapplication of the funds resulted in a financial scandal.

^{Context #2}

general

A mistake in the way that something is used or understood.

Synonyms

error, misunderstanding, misuse

Examples of usage

The misapplication of the term led to confusion among the students.
Her misapplication of the technique resulted in a failed experiment.

^{Context #3}

general

To use or apply something incorrectly or inappropriately.

Synonyms

misinterpret, mismanage, misuse

Examples of usage

He misapplied the paint, causing streaks on the wall.
They misapplied the concept, leading to a flawed conclusion.

Translations

Translations of the word "misapplication" in other languages:

🇵🇹 uso indevido

🇮🇳 गलत उपयोग

🇩🇪 Fehlanwendung

🇮🇩 penyalahgunaan

🇺🇦 неправильне застосування

🇵🇱 niewłaściwe zastosowanie

🇯🇵 誤用

🇫🇷 mauvaise application

🇪🇸 uso incorrecto

🇹🇷 yanlış kullanım

🇰🇷 잘못된 사용

🇸🇦 سوء استخدام

🇨🇿 nesprávné použití

🇸🇰 nesprávne použitie

🇨🇳 误用

🇸🇮 napačna uporaba

🇮🇸 röng notkun

🇰🇿 дұрыс пайдаланбау

🇬🇪 არასწორი გამოყენება

🇦🇿 səhv tətbiq

🇲🇽 uso incorrecto

Word origin

The word 'misapplication' originated from the combination of 'mis-' meaning 'badly' or 'wrongly' and 'application' meaning 'the act of putting something into operation.' It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of misapplying or misusing something has been prevalent throughout history, often leading to misunderstandings, errors, and sometimes legal consequences.