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