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misapplied

 [mis-uh-plahyd]  

mis·ap·plied

   [mis-uh-plahyd]
adjective
mistakenly applied; used wrongly.
Origin:
1620–30; mis-1 + applied

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Misapplied is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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mis·ap·ply

   [mis-uh-plahy]
verb (used with object), mis·ap·plied, mis·ap·ply·ing.
to make a wrong application or use of.
Origin:
1565–75; mis-1 + apply

Related forms
mis·ap·pli·ca·tion  [mis-ap-li-key-shuhn] , noun
mis·ap·pli·er, noun
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