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application vs misapplication

misapplication vs application

application and misapplication both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
application Yes No No No
misapplication Yes No No No
As nouns, misapplication is a hyponym of application; that is, misapplication is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than application:
  • application: the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
  • misapplication: wrong use or application
Other hyponyms of application include technology.
application (noun) misapplication (noun)
the action of putting something into operation the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
a diligent effort wrong use or application
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
the work of applying something
liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school
a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task
Difference between application and misapplication

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