transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪmprɒpə(r) ]
1.
Improper activities are illegal or dishonest. ( FORMAL )
25 officers were investigated following allegations of improper conduct during the murder inquiry...
ADJ
• im‧prop‧er‧ly
I acted neither fraudulently nor improperly.
ADV : ADV with v
2.
Improper conditions or methods of treatment are not suitable or good enough for a particular purpose. ( FORMAL )
The improper use of medicine could lead to severe adverse reactions.
= inappropriate
ADJ : ADJ n
• im‧prop‧er‧ly
The study confirmed many reports that doctors were improperly trained...
ADV : ADV with v
3.
If you describe someone’s behaviour as improper , you mean that it is rude or shocking. ( OLD-FASHIONED )
He would never be improper, he is always the perfect gentleman.
= indecent
ADJ [ disapproval ]