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Definition
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Malapropos
Of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature
Examples
She answered malapropos
2
Malapropism
The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
Examples
Malapropism is when you write hear" when you actually mean "here""
3
Maladroit
Not adroit
Examples
A maladroit movement of his hand caused the car to swerve
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