What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
malassociation
Example
The malassociation between the crime and the suspect led to an innocent person being arrested. [malassociation: noun]
Example
The researcher discovered a malassociation between the data sets, which invalidated the study's conclusions. [malassociation: noun]
misassociation
Example
The misassociation of the symptoms with the disease led to a misdiagnosis. [misassociation: noun]
Example
The therapist helped the patient identify and correct their misassociations between past trauma and current triggers. [misassociations: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Misassociation is more commonly used than malassociation in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between malassociation and misassociation?
Malassociation may be considered more formal or technical than misassociation, but both words can be used in various formality levels depending on the context.
