improprieties

Meanings

• Noun

  A violation of propriety or decency.

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Variants

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improprieties , impropriety

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'improperius', meaning 'inappropriate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'improprieties' was first used in English literature in the 1400s.

2. Improprieties can be intentional or unintentional.

3. Improprieties are often the source of comedic situations in literature and film.

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Related Concepts

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1. Indecency: Improprieties often involve some form of indecency, such as revealing or offensive behavior.

2. Social norms: Improprieties can be seen as violations of social norms and can lead to social consequences.

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Culture

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Improprieties have been used extensively in literature and art to portray situations of social awkwardness or disgrace. In Shakespeare's plays, for example, characters often commit improprieties that lead to comedic or tragic consequences.

How to Memorize "improprieties"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where someone commits an impropriety, such as wearing inappropriate clothing to a formal event.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'improprieties' with the idea of inappropriate behavior or social awkwardness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Improprieties' - 'I'm Proud Of Ridiculous Etiquette'.

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