Word: misuse
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mis
use
Definition: An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
Morphemes:
Affix: mis-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: bad or wrong; badly or wrongly
Affix: use
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To utilize or employ.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ūtor
Language: la
Decoded: utor
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I use, employ.
Affix: -tus
Language: la
Decoded: -tus
Meaning: action noun