Misalignment
(noun)
The state or condition of not being properly aligned or positioned.
Origin:
From the prefix "mis-" meaning "wrongly" or "badly" and "alignment" meaning "arrangement in a straight line".
Examples:
- The misalignment of the wheels on the car caused the vehicle to pull to one side.
- The misalignment of the picture on the wall was obvious, with the top leaning to the left.
- The patient's misalignment of the spine was causing severe back pain.
- The construction workers discovered a misalignment in the building's foundation, causing the structure to become unstable.
- The telescope's image was distorted due to a misalignment of the lens.