Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for IM-PROP'ER
IM-PROP'ER, a. [L. improprius; in and proprius, prosper.]
- Not proper; not suitable; not adapted to its end; unfit; as, an improper medicine for a particular disease; an improper regulation.
- Not becoming; not decent; not suited to the character, time or place; as improper conduct in church; improper behavior before superiors; an improper speech.
- Not according to the settled usages or principles of a language; as, an improper word or phrase.
- Not suited to a particular place or office; unqualified; as, he is an improper man for the office.
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