misappellation

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word misappellation. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word misappellation, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say misappellation in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word misappellation you have here. The definition of the word misappellation will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofmisappellation, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Etymology

From mis- +‎ appellation.

Noun

misappellation (plural misappellations)

  1. Synonym of misnomer.
    • 1976 February 14, Joan DeForeest, “Irresponsible Inaccuracies Infuriate”, in Gay Community News, volume 3, number 33, page 5:
      "The gay community would love to point to Patti and say, 'She's one of us'" I have always been intrigued as to what and whom this mythical "gay community" we always talk about consists of. Nevertheless, since I assume I am included in this misappellation, I protest the statement I have mentioned, as well as others like it.