Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misusage
noun
/ˌmɪsˈjuːsɪdʒ/
Definition
The incorrect or improper use of a word or expression.
Examples
- Her frequent misusage of complex vocabulary made her writing difficult to understand.
- The misusage of terms in the report led to confusion among the team members.
- He was criticized for the misusage of punctuation in his essays.
Meaning
Misusage refers to a situation where a word is used inappropriately or not in accordance with its accepted meaning or grammatical rules.
Synonyms
- misapplication
- misemployment
- incorrect usage
- abuse
