malposition

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌmæl.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

KK: /mælˈpəʊzɪʃən/

noun

Definition

A condition where something is in the wrong or abnormal position, especially referring to a part of the body or an organ.

Example

The doctor explained that the malposition of the organ could lead to complications.

Conversation

I went to the doctor yesterday and they mentioned a malposition in my shoulder.

Oh no! That sounds painful. What does that mean exactly?

It means my shoulder is in the wrong position, which is causing discomfort.

Yikes! I hope they can fix it soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

misplacement

dislocation

malalignment

Antonyms

alignment

correctness

position

Root Explanation

Malposition → It is formed from "mal-" (meaning bad or wrong) and "positio" (from Latin, meaning position). The word "malposition" refers to a bad or incorrect position of something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mal-' meaning bad and 'positio' meaning position — this helps you remember that malposition refers to something being in a bad position.

Visually Confused Words

imposition

apposition