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by abhins on September 11th, 2008

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What is the apt word(in English) to describe a situation wherein the intended usage/potential of things/objects are not understood and they are put to some wierd use. Say a carpenter not aware of drill machine use it as a hammer.

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  • by jangobean on October 25th, 2008

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    Stupidity.

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  • by Death-Oar-Glory on October 25th, 2008

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    It could be referred to as a misinterpretation. One can misinterpret the use of an item.

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  • by MisterKami on June 28th, 2011

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    Ignorance-fueled creativity

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