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improperMain Entry: im·prop·er Pronunciation: \(ˌ)im-ˈprä-pər\ Function: 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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