improper — im·prop·er adj: not proper: as a: not in accord with correct procedure an improper venue b: wrongful; specif: in violation of a constitution the denial of trial by jury was held improper im·prop·er·ly adv … Law dictionary
improper — improperly, adv. improperness, n. /im prop euhr/, adj. 1. not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence. 2. not in accordance with propriety of behavior, manners,… … Universalium
improper — im•prop•er [[t]ɪmˈprɒp ər[/t]] adj. 1) not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, or correct: drew improper conclusions[/ex] 2) not in accordance with propriety or regulations: improper conduct[/ex] 3) abnormal; irregular • Etymology:… … From formal English to slang
improper — im|prop|er [ımˈprɔpə US ˈpra:pər] adj 1.) dishonest, illegal, or morally wrong it is improper (for sb) to do sth ▪ He realised that it was improper for a police officer to accept gifts. improper behaviour/conduct/dealings etc ▪ allegations of… … Dictionary of contemporary English
proper — prop|er1 W2S1 [ˈprɔpə US ˈpra:pər] adj [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: propre, from Latin proprius own ] 1.) [only before noun] right, suitable, or correct ▪ Everything was in its proper place (=where it should be) . ▪ the proper way to… … Dictionary of contemporary English
japan — japanner, n. /jeuh pan /, n., adj., v., japanned, japanning. n. 1. any of various hard, durable, black varnishes, originally from Japan, for coating wood, metal, or other surfaces. 2. work varnished and figured in the Japanese manner. 3. Japans,… … Universalium
base — I n 1. stand, pedestal, rest, bed; support, prop, stay, brace; bottom, foot, Fr. fond, Archit. socle, Archit. plinth, Bot. caudex; foundation, principle, basis, footing, groundwork, substructure, substratum, understructure. 2. principal, essence … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder