Improperly: meaning, definitions and examples
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improperly
[ ɪmˈprɒpəli ]
used in a sentence
Not in a way that is correct or appropriate; incorrectly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was improperly dressed for the occasion.
- The machine was improperly calibrated, causing errors in the results.
used in a sentence
In a way that is not socially acceptable or morally right.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was accused of behaving improperly at the party.
- The company was fined for improperly disposing of hazardous waste.
Translations
Translations of the word "improperly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imprópria
🇮🇳 गलत तरीके से
🇩🇪 unsachgemäß
🇮🇩 tidak benar
🇺🇦 неправильно
🇵🇱 niewłaściwie
🇯🇵 不適切に
🇫🇷 incorrectement
🇪🇸 incorrectamente
🇹🇷 yanlış bir şekilde
🇰🇷 부적절하게
🇸🇦 بشكل غير صحيح
🇨🇿 nesprávně
🇸🇰 nesprávne
🇨🇳 不当
🇸🇮 nepravilno
🇮🇸 ósamkvæmt
🇰🇿 дұрыс емес
🇬🇪 არასწორად
🇦🇿 səhv
🇲🇽 incorrectamente
Word origin
The word 'improperly' originated from the combination of the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' and the word 'properly', which comes from the Latin 'proprius' meaning 'one's own, special'. The term has been in use since the 16th century, evolving to encompass both the notions of correctness and appropriateness.
See also: improper, properly, properness, property.