impropriate

Meanings

• adjective

  Contrary to what is proper or acceptable; not fitting; inappropriate.

  - "Using a cell phone during a formal presentation is inappropriate."
  - "Wearing a bathing suit to a formal dinner is impropriate."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impropriate
improper , unsuitable , inappropriate , proprietary , superfluid , sublime , prime , crime , chime , mime , rime , prime , time , prime , dime , mime , rhyme

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Variants

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improprieties , impropriety

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Etymology

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From Old French impropre, not proper, unsuitable, from in- not + proprius proper, fitting, right.

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Trivia

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1. The word impropriate comes from the Old French word impropre, which means 'not proper' or 'unsuitable'.

2. Impropriate behavior can range from minor breaches of etiquette to more serious violations of social norms or laws.

3. In some contexts, the word impropriate can be used to describe actions that are intentionally provocative or offensive, rather than simply unsuitable or inappropriate.

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Related Concepts

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1. inappropriate: A synonym for impropriate, meaning not suitable or fitting in a given context.

2. propriety: The quality of being proper or suitable, especially in behavior or speech.

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Culture

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Impropriate has been used in various contexts to describe behavior or actions that are not suitable or acceptable in a given situation. It is often used to describe violations of social norms or decorum. In literature, impropriate behavior is a common theme in many works, particularly in satire and comedy.

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