Definition

The act of placing something in the wrong location or position.

Example

The mislocation of the package caused a delay in delivery.

Conversation

Have you ever experienced a mislocation of your keys?

Oh, all the time! I usually find them in the weirdest places.

I just had a mislocation of my phone; it was in the fridge!

That's hilarious! I once found my wallet in the bathroom.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mislocation → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "location" (from Latin "locatio", meaning a placing or position). The word "mislocation" refers to a wrong or incorrect placing or positioning of something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wrongly' ('mis-') placing something ('location') — that's why mislocation means an incorrect position.

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