Misapply: meaning, definitions and examples

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misapply

[ ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ ]

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inappropriate usage

To misapply means to use something in a wrong or inappropriate way, especially when it is not suitable or intended for that purpose. It can also refer to incorrectly applying a rule, principle, or concept.

Synonyms

misemploy, misinterpret, misuse

Examples of usage

He misapplied the funds meant for charity to his own personal expenses.
She misapplied the scientific theory, drawing incorrect conclusions.
The student misapplied the formula, resulting in a completely wrong answer.

Translations

Translations of the word "misapply" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aplicar incorretamente

🇮🇳 गलत तरीके से लागू करना

🇩🇪 falsch anwenden

🇮🇩 salah menerapkan

🇺🇦 неправильно застосовувати

🇵🇱 niewłaściwie stosować

🇯🇵 誤用する

🇫🇷 mal appliquer

🇪🇸 aplicar incorrectamente

🇹🇷 yanlış uygulamak

🇰🇷 잘못 적용하다

🇸🇦 تطبيق بشكل خاطئ

🇨🇿 nesprávně použít

🇸🇰 nesprávne uplatniť

🇨🇳 误用

🇸🇮 napačno uporabiti

🇮🇸 ranga notkun

🇰🇿 дұрыс қолданбау

🇬🇪 არასწორად გამოყენება

🇦🇿 səhv tətbiq etmək

🇲🇽 aplicar incorrectamente

Word origin

The word 'misapply' originated from the combination of 'mis-' (denoting a faulty or incorrect action) and 'apply' (to put to use for a specific purpose). It dates back to the early 17th century and has been used to describe the act of using something incorrectly or inappropriately since then.