improperly

English

Etymology

From Middle English improprelich, impropreliche, impropurly, inproperlye; equivalent to improper +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/

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Adverb

improperly (comparative more improperly, superlative most improperly)

1. in an improper manner; not properly

Translations

in an improper manner

• Latin: ūsūrpātīvē