misapplied

Verb

To use or apply something incorrectly or inappropriately.

ریشه

From the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrong' or 'incorrect', and 'apply' meaning 'put into action or use'.

مثال

• Please do not misapply the instructions; follow them carefully.
• He tends to misapply economic theories to unrelated fields.
• The teacher warned the students not to misapply the formula.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Misapply a rule Misapply a principle