What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
misposition
Example
The misposition of the vase made the room look cluttered. [misposition: noun]
Example
She mispositioned the book on the shelf, causing it to fall. [mispositioned: past tense verb]
misplacement
Example
I can't find my keys; I think there has been a misplacement. [misplacement: noun]
Example
He accidentally misplaced his phone at the restaurant. [misplaced: past tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Misplacement is more commonly used than misposition in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts. Misposition is less common and is typically used in technical or specialized contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between misposition and misplacement?
Misposition has a more formal connotation than misplacement, which is more casual and commonly used in everyday language.
