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misapply

|mis/ap/ply|

B2

/ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ/

(apply)

to put into action

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Etymology

Etymology Information

'misapply' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the verb 'apply', which comes from Latin 'applicare', meaning 'to attach or join'.

Historical Evolution

'misapply' evolved from the combination of 'mis-' and 'apply', which was derived from Middle English 'applien'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to attach wrongly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'use incorrectly'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to use something incorrectly or inappropriately.

He misapplied the funds intended for the project.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42