How Do You Spell MISUSAGE?

Pronunciation: [mɪsjˈuːsɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The word "misusage" is spelled with a prefix "mis-" which means "wrongly" or "badly" and a root word "usage" which means "the way something is used". It is pronounced /mɪsjuːsɪdʒ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The stress falls on the second syllable "u-" and the last syllable "-age". "Misusage" refers to an incorrect or improper use of something, often resulting in negative consequences. It is important to use words correctly to avoid miscommunication or misunderstandings.

MISUSAGE Meaning and Definition

1. Ill-usage; abuse.

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

Common Misspellings for MISUSAGE

• mesusage
• misidae
• disuage
• miszusage
• misuhsage
• Musafage
• missabe
• Misusuag
• misussgae
• missusuage
• Missge

Etymology of MISUSAGE

The word "misusage" is derived from the combination of two elements: "mis-" and "-usage".

The prefix "mis-" is derived from the Old English word "mis", which means "badly" or "ill". It serves as a negative marker, indicating something done incorrectly, improperly, or inaccurately.

The suffix "-usage" is derived from the Old French word "usage", which ultimately traces back to the Latin word "usus", meaning "use" or "practice". The suffix "-usage" refers to the act or practice of using something.

Therefore, the etymology of "misusage" suggests that it refers to the act of using something in a wrong, improper, or incorrect manner.

Similar spelling word for MISUSAGE

• misasagi.

Plural form of MISUSAGE is MISUSAGES