How Do You Spell MISAPPLY?

Pronunciation: [mɪsɐplˈa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "misapply" means to use something incorrectly or inappropriately. Its spelling can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /mɪsəˈplaɪ/. The first syllable "mis" is pronounced with the short "i" as in "miss", while the second syllable "ap" is pronounced with the short "a" as in "cat". The final syllable "ply" has the same sound as the word "lie". The spelling of "misapply" may seem confusing, but pronouncing it correctly is important for clear communication.

MISAPPLY Meaning and Definition

1. Misapply is a transitive verb that means to use something in an incorrect or inappropriate manner or for a purpose for which it was not intended. When one misapplies something, they deviate from the expected or agreed-upon way of using it, often resulting in negative consequences or an ineffective outcome.

   This term is commonly used in various contexts. In financial matters, misapply refers to the improper allocation or embezzlement of funds. For instance, a dishonest employee may misapply company funds by diverting them to their personal bank account. Similarly, in legal proceedings, misapplication of the law refers to the incorrect interpretation or inappropriate use of legal principles, potentially leading to unjust outcomes.

   Misapplication can also occur in everyday situations. For example, misapplying a medication would involve using it in an incorrect dosage or for a condition it is not intended to treat, jeopardizing one's health. Likewise, misapplying tools or equipment can lead to accidents or damage. For instance, attempting to use a tool for a task it was not designed for may not only produce unsatisfactory results but also pose safety hazards.

   In summary, misapply relates to using something wrongly, improperly, or in a manner that is not suited to its purpose. It connotes a deviation from the correct or intended usage of something, often resulting in negative outcomes or consequences.

2. To apply to a wrong purpose.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MISAPPLY

• disaply
• mishapely
• missapply
• misepply
• misapay
• mispapply
• mismapply
• Miscappey
• Misappon
• Missailly
• misabaly
• misappliy

Etymology of MISAPPLY

The word "misapply" is formed by combining the prefix "mis-" and the verb "apply".

The prefix "mis-" is derived from Old English and can carry the meaning of "wrongly", "badly", or "incorrectly". It comes from the Old English word "mis", which means "wrong" or "erroneous".

The verb "apply" has Latin roots and it comes from the Latin word "applicare", which means "attach to". In English, "apply" means to put to use, to employ, or to devote something for a specific purpose.

Therefore, "misapply" means to use or employ something in a wrong or incorrect manner.

Similar spelling words for MISAPPLY

• misspelling,
• miscible,
• misspell,
• mesbla,
• MZBL,
• MSPOLY,
• mouseable,
• non-miscible,
• MSBIL,
• misapplier,
• MASBAL,
• Mispell,
• misbill,
• CNC-MSBL,
• misplay,
• missable.

Conjugate verb Misapply

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have misapplied

you would have misapplied

he/she/it would have misapplied

we would have misapplied

they would have misapplied

I would have misapply

you would have misapply

he/she/it would have misapply

we would have misapply

they would have misapply

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been misapplying

you would have been misapplying

he/she/it would have been misapplying

we would have been misapplying

they would have been misapplying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would misapply

you would misapply

he/she/it would misapply

we would misapply

they would misapply

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be misapplying

you would be misapplying

he/she/it would be misapplying

we would be misapplying

they would be misapplying

FUTURE

I will misapply

you will misapply

he/she/it will misapply

we will misapply

they will misapply

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be misapplying

you will be misapplying

he/she/it will be misapplying

we will be misapplying

they will be misapplying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have misapplied

you will have misapplied

he/she/it will have misapplied

we will have misapplied

they will have misapplied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been misapplying

you will have been misapplying

he/she/it will have been misapplying

we will have been misapplying

they will have been misapplying

IMPERATIVE

you misapply

we let´s misapply

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to misapply

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was misapplying

you were misapplying

he/she/it was misapplying

we were misapplying

they were misapplying

PAST PARTICIPLE

misapplied

PAST PERFECT

I had misapplied

you had misapplied

he/she/it had misapplied

we had misapplied

they had misapplied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been misapplying

you had been misapplying

he/she/it had been misapplying

we had been misapplying

they had been misapplying

PRESENT

I misapply

you misapply

he/she/it misapplies

we misapply

they misapply

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am misapplying

you are misapplying

he/she/it is misapplying

we are misapplying

they are misapplying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

misapplying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have misapplied

you have misapplied

he/she/it has misapplied

we have misapplied

they have misapplied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been misapplying

you have been misapplying

he/she/it has been misapplying

we have been misapplying

they have been misapplying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it misapply

SIMPLE PAST

I misapplied

you misapplied

he/she/it misapplied

we misapplied

they misapplied