Associations to the word «Improper»

Wiktionary

IMPROPER, adjective. Unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt
IMPROPER, adjective. Not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners; indecent or immodest
IMPROPER, adjective. Not according to facts; inaccurate or erroneous
IMPROPER, adjective. Not consistent with established facts; incorrect
IMPROPER, adjective. Not properly named; See, for example, improper fraction
IMPROPER, adjective. (obsolete) Not specific or appropriate to individuals; general; common.
IMPROPER, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To appropriate; to limit.
IMPROPER, verb. (obsolete) To behave improperly
IMPROPER FRACTION, noun. (arithmetic) A vulgar fraction of which the numerator has a greater magnitude than the denominator, such as 3/2.
IMPROPER FRACTIONS, noun. Plural of improper fraction
IMPROPER INTEGRAL, noun. (mathematics) An integral where at least one of the endpoints is taken as a limit, either to a specific number or to infinity.
IMPROPER INTEGRALS, noun. Plural of improper integral
IMPROPER NOUN, noun. (grammar) noun that describes something general (rather than that which is purely unique)

Dictionary definition

IMPROPER, adjective. Not suitable or right or appropriate; "slightly improper to dine alone with a married man"; "improper medication"; "improper attire for the golf course".
IMPROPER, adjective. Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention; "an unconventional marriage"; "improper banking practices".
IMPROPER, adjective. Not appropriate for a purpose or occasion; "said all the wrong things".

Wise words

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