improper

Meanings

• adjective

  Not proper or correct; not conforming to the usual or expected; incorrect.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈpɹɒp.ə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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unproper , superior , deporter

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Homophones

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1. improperly () : In an improper or incorrect manner.
   

2. improve () : Make (something) better; modify (something) to make it more effective, efficient, or attractive.
   

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Variants

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improper , improperly , improperness , impropernesses , improper fraction , improper fractions , improper integral , improper integrals

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Forms

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improperly, improperness, improperly

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'not in a proper or regular condition', from Old French impropre, from in- 'not' + propri 'proper, fit'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'improper' is often used in mathematics to describe a function that is not defined for all possible inputs.

2. In the game of bridge, an improper bid is a bid that violates the rules of bidding.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inappropriate: Not suitable or appropriate for the particular context or occasion.

2. Irregular: Not conforming to a regular pattern or rule.

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Culture

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Improper has been used in various contexts throughout literature and art to convey a sense of wrongdoing, deviance, or nonconformity. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', the protagonist Raskolnikov commits an improper act by murdering an old pawnbroker, which ultimately leads to his downfall.

How to Memorize "improper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an improperly placed object, such as a book on a table upside down, to help remember the definition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'improper' with the idea of something not being in its rightful place or not adhering to the rules.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Incorrectly Placed Objects Result In Errors' (IPO-RIE), to help remember the definition.

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