How Do You Spell MISAPPROPRIATE?

Pronunciation: [mɪsɐpɹˈə͡ʊpɹɪət] (IPA)

Misappropriate (/ˌmɪs.əˈproʊ.pri.eɪt/) is a verb meaning to use something dishonestly or inappropriately for one's own gain. It is spelled with the prefix "mis-" indicating wrong or bad, followed by "appropriate" which means to take something for a particular purpose or use. The "-ate" ending commonly used in verbs indicates an action while the suffix "-ion" denotes the result of an action or a state. Therefore, "misappropriate" means the act of wrongfully taking something for oneself.

MISAPPROPRIATE Meaning and Definition

1. The term "misappropriate" refers to the act of dishonestly or wrongfully taking or using someone else's possessions, funds, or resources for one's own benefit, without their consent or authorization. It involves the improper appropriation or diversion of something that does not belong to oneself, typically with the intention to deceive or defraud.

   When someone misappropriates something, they manipulate or redirect it in a way that goes against its intended purpose or rightful owner. This can involve embezzling funds from a company, using another person's intellectual property without permission, or pilfering assets from an organization. Misappropriation often entails a breach of trust or a violation of legal and ethical responsibilities.

   The act of misappropriation can occur in various contexts, such as in a business setting, government institution, or personal relationship. It is typically driven by self-interest, greed, or a desire to gain an unfair advantage, and it can result in financial loss, harm, or damage to the victim.

   Misappropriation is widely regarded as illegal and unacceptable in most jurisdictions. It is often considered a serious offense that carries legal consequences, such as financial penalties or even imprisonment. To prevent misappropriation, organizations and individuals must implement strong internal controls, regularly audit their finances, and protect their intellectual property, while also promoting a culture of transparency, honesty, and accountability.

2. To use for a purpose for which it was not designed.

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

Common Misspellings for MISAPPROPRIATE

• nisappropriate
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• mksappropriate
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• m9sappropriate
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• miaappropriate
• mizappropriate
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• midappropriate
• mieappropriate
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• misappropriote
• misappropriet
• misaproprite

Etymology of MISAPPROPRIATE

The word "misappropriate" is derived from two elements: "mis-" and "appropriate".

1. "Mis-": In English, "mis-" is a prefix that implies a negative or incorrect meaning. It comes from the Old English word "mis-" or "miss-", meaning "badly" or "amiss".

2. "Appropriate": This word originates from the Late Latin word "appropriatus", which is the past participle form of "appropriare". "Appropriare" combines the prefix "ad-" (meaning "to" or "towards") with "proprius" (meaning "one's own" or "belonging to oneself"). Thus, "appropriare" means "to make one's own" or "to take possession of".

Similar spelling words for MISAPPROPRIATE

• misapprehend,
• misappropriated,
• misappropriation.

Conjugate verb Misappropriate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have misappropriated

you would have misappropriated

he/she/it would have misappropriated

we would have misappropriated

they would have misappropriated

I would have misappropriate

you would have misappropriate

he/she/it would have misappropriate

we would have misappropriate

they would have misappropriate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been misappropriating

you would have been misappropriating

he/she/it would have been misappropriating

we would have been misappropriating

they would have been misappropriating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would misappropriate

you would misappropriate

he/she/it would misappropriate

we would misappropriate

they would misappropriate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be misappropriating

you would be misappropriating

he/she/it would be misappropriating

we would be misappropriating

they would be misappropriating

FUTURE

I will misappropriate

you will misappropriate

he/she/it will misappropriate

we will misappropriate

they will misappropriate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be misappropriating

you will be misappropriating

he/she/it will be misappropriating

we will be misappropriating

they will be misappropriating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have misappropriated

you will have misappropriated

he/she/it will have misappropriated

we will have misappropriated

they will have misappropriated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been misappropriating

you will have been misappropriating

he/she/it will have been misappropriating

we will have been misappropriating

they will have been misappropriating

IMPERATIVE

you misappropriate

we let´s misappropriate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to misappropriate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was misappropriating

you were misappropriating

he/she/it was misappropriating

we were misappropriating

they were misappropriating

PAST PARTICIPLE

misappropriated

PAST PERFECT

I had misappropriated

you had misappropriated

he/she/it had misappropriated

we had misappropriated

they had misappropriated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been misappropriating

you had been misappropriating

he/she/it had been misappropriating

we had been misappropriating

they had been misappropriating

PRESENT

I misappropriate

you misappropriate

he/she/it misappropriates

we misappropriate

they misappropriate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am misappropriating

you are misappropriating

he/she/it is misappropriating

we are misappropriating

they are misappropriating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

misappropriating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have misappropriated

you have misappropriated

he/she/it has misappropriated

we have misappropriated

they have misappropriated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been misappropriating

you have been misappropriating

he/she/it has been misappropriating

we have been misappropriating

they have been misappropriating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it misappropriate

SIMPLE PAST

I misappropriated

you misappropriated

he/she/it misappropriated

we misappropriated

they misappropriated