English
Etymology
L. improprius �not proper,� from in- �in-� + proprius �proper.�
Pronunciation
IPA table 3|RPɪm�pr�p.�|AusE?ɪm�pr�p.�|GenAm?=ɪm�pr�.p�
rhymes|�p�(r)
Adjective
en-adj
- unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate
- Not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners; indecent or immodest
- Not according to facts; inaccurate or erroneous
- Not consistent with established facts; incorrect
- Not properly named; See, for example, improper fraction
Translations
trans-top|unsuitable to needs or circumstances
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Portuguese: impróprio
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trans-top|not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners
trans-mid
Portuguese: impróprio, indecente, indecoroso.
trans-bottom
trans-top|Not according to facts
trans-mid
Portuguese: impróprio, incorreto
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trans-top|Not consistent with established facts
trans-mid
Portuguese: impróprio, incorreto
trans-bottom
trans-top|Not properly named
trans-mid
Portuguese: impróprio
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Derived terms
improper divisor
improper face
improper fraction
improper integral
improper motion
improper node
improper orthogonal transformation
improper rotation
Verb
to improper
#obsolete To appropriate
#obsolete To behave improperly
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