Definition

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

Example

The mispositioning of the furniture made the room feel cramped.

Conversation

Have you noticed the mispositioning of the furniture in the living room?

Yeah, it makes the space feel really cramped.

I think we should rearrange it to make it more open.

Good idea! A better layout would definitely help.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mispositioning → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "position" (from Latin "positio", meaning placement or position) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process). The word refers to the act of placing something in the wrong position.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly and 'position' referring to placement — so mispositioning is the act of placing something wrongly.

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