IMPROPER


Meaning of IMPROPER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)im-ˈprä-pər ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French impropre, from Latin improprius, from in- + proprius proper

Date: 15th century

: not proper: as

a. : not in accord with fact, truth, or right procedure : incorrect

improper inference

b. : not regularly or normally formed or not properly so called

c. : not suited to the circumstances, design, or end

improper medicine

d. : not in accord with propriety, modesty, good manners, or good taste

improper language

Synonyms: see indecorous

• im·prop·er·ly adverb

• im·prop·er·ness noun

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