improper
gb/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚ/ us/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚ/
B2
Angličtina
~ 8000
helytelen, nem helyénvaló, illetlen, politikailag inkorrekt, nem megfelelő, szakszerűtlen, improprius, nem valódi, áltört
B2
1
Vzorec užití:
it is improper to [verb]
The judge warned the lawyer about his improper comments in the courtroom.
A bíró figyelmeztette az ügyvédet a tárgyalóteremben tett nem helyénvaló megjegyzései miatt.
Many people felt that the comedian’s jokes about the accident were deeply improper.
Sokan rendkívül helytelennek tartották a humorista balesetről szóló vicceit.
He was fired for having an improper relationship with a student.
Making such personal questions at a first meeting is considered improper.
The manager resigned after reports of improper conduct at company events.
Učební příklady
It is improper to make rude jokes at work.
Helytelen durva vicceket mesélni a munkahelyen.
The teacher said that their behavior at the party was improper.
A tanár azt mondta, hogy a viselkedésük a partin helytelen volt.
Many people think it is improper to talk loudly on the phone in a train.
The company does not allow any improper relationships between bosses and workers.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "improper" when "wrong" or "bad" would sound more natural in everyday speech (e.g., saying "an improper answer" instead of "a wrong answer"). "Improper" is most common for social or moral judgment (improper behavior, improper remarks) and is close to "inappropriate". It is not used for physically unsuitable things like clothes or tools, where "unsuitable" or "not right" is better.
Význam
socially or morally unacceptable
Kolokace
improper behavior
|improper remarks
|improper joke
|improper relationship
|improper advances
Synonyma
inappropriate (Very close in meaning; slightly broader and more common in everyday use.)
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indecent (Stronger; often suggests sexual offensiveness or serious lack of modesty.)
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unseemly (More formal and slightly old-fashioned; often used for behavior that does not fit social expectations.)
Antonyma
proper (General opposite; behavior that follows social and moral rules.)
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appropriate (Focuses on being suitable or fitting for the situation.)
Témata
social
|ethics
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Not right or not OK in a social or moral way; not polite or decent.
Not suitable or acceptable according to social norms, good manners, or moral standards.
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
improper [noun]
The accident was caused by the improper use of safety equipment.
A balesetet a biztonsági felszerelés helytelen használata okozta.
Food poisoning can result from improper storage of meat and dairy products.
Ételmérgezést okozhat a hús és a tejtermékek nem megfelelő tárolása.
The report was rejected due to improper formatting and missing signatures.
Improper installation of the software may lead to data loss.
The company was fined for improper disposal of chemical waste.
Učební příklady
Improper use of this machine can be dangerous.
Ennek a gépnek a helytelen használata veszélyes lehet.
The doctor said my back pain came from improper lifting at work.
Az orvos szerint a hátfájásom a munkahelyi helytelen emelés miatt alakult ki.
The door broke because of improper installation.
The police found improper storage of drugs in the factory.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with the social/moral meaning and say "improper" when they only mean something is factually wrong. In everyday English, people usually say "wrong", "incorrect", or "not done properly" instead of "improper" unless they are speaking in a formal or technical context (instructions, safety rules, legal documents).
Význam
incorrect according to rules or method
Kolokace
improper use
|improper installation
|improper handling
|improper storage
|improper procedure
Synonyma
incorrect (Very close in meaning; more general and slightly more common in everyday use.)
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faulty (Emphasizes that something does not work correctly, often because of a defect.)
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irregular (Focuses on not following the normal or required pattern or rules.)
Antonyma
correct (Direct opposite; follows the rules or is factually right.)
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proper (Stresses being done in the right or officially accepted way.)
Témata
work
|technology
|law
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Wrong because it does not follow the right way, the rules, or the instructions.
Not correct or acceptable because it does not follow the required rules, instructions, or methods.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Vzorec užití:
improper [mathematical term]
An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to its denominator.
Az áltört számlálója nagyobb vagy egyenlő a nevezőjével.
In calculus, an improper integral often involves an infinite limit or an unbounded function.
Az analízisben az improprius integrál gyakran végtelen integrálási határt vagy nem korlátos függvényt tartalmaz.
The teacher asked the class to convert each improper fraction into a mixed number.
Because the set included the whole space, it was considered an improper subset in this context.
Students often confuse proper and improper integrals when first studying limits.
Učební příklady
Five over three, written 5/3, is an improper fraction.
Az öt harmad, azaz az 5/3, áltört.
The exam had one question about an improper integral.
A vizsgán volt egy feladat improprius integrálról.
We learned how to change an improper fraction into a mixed number.
The book explains the difference between proper and improper fractions.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes mix up "improper fraction" with "mixed number" or think that "improper" here means something morally wrong. In mathematics, "improper" only refers to the form or conditions of the object, not to any social or moral idea.
Význam
mathematical object not proper
Kolokace
improper fraction
|improper integral
|improper subset
Synonyma
non-proper (A more literal technical term used in some mathematical writing; less common in everyday classroom language.)
Antonyma
proper (Technical opposite in mathematics, as in proper fraction, proper integral, or proper subset.)
Témata
mathematics
|education
|science
Definice
In math, used for things like fractions or integrals that do not have the normal "proper" form, for example a fraction where the top number is bigger than or equal to the bottom number.
In mathematics, describing a fraction, integral, or similar object that does not meet the conditions required to be called proper, for example a fraction whose numerator is greater than or equal to its denominator or an integral with an infinite limit.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
improper
IPA
GB/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚ/
US/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
im - prop - er (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (prop)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: improper
Příbuzná slova
Core family
Advanced or less common
propriety
noun C1
impropriety
noun
Výrazy
improper advantage
1/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚ ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
unfair or unethical benefit
A benefit or help that someone gets in a way that is not fair, not honest, or not legal.
Příklady
- The law prohibits officials from using their position to obtain any improper advantage.
- He was accused of giving gifts to gain an improper advantage in the bidding process.
improper behavior
1/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚ bɪhˈeɪvjɚ/
fixed phrase
socially or morally wrong behavior
Behavior that is not polite or not acceptable in a social or moral way.
Příklady
- The employee was warned about his improper behavior toward customers.
- Teachers must report any improper behavior they observe at school.
improper conduct
1/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚ kˈɑndʌkt/
fixed phrase
formal
rule-breaking or unethical conduct
Actions, especially in a job or official role, that do not follow the rules or moral standards.
Příklady
- The officer was suspended for improper conduct during the investigation.
- The committee opened an inquiry into allegations of improper conduct by the minister.
improper fraction
1/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚ fɹˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
fraction with top number ≥ bottom
A fraction where the top number (numerator) is bigger than or the same as the bottom number (denominator).
Příklady
- The teacher asked us to change each improper fraction into a mixed number.
- Seven over four, or 7/4, is an improper fraction.
improper relationship
1/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚ ɹilˈeɪʃənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
socially or ethically wrong relationship
A relationship, often romantic or sexual, that people think is wrong because it breaks social, moral, or work rules.
Příklady
- The coach lost his job after reports of an improper relationship with an athlete.
- Journalists questioned whether the judge had an improper relationship with one of the parties.
improper use of
1/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚ jˈus əv/
fixed phrase
using something in a wrong way
Using something in a way that is not correct, not safe, or not allowed.
Příklady
- Improper use of this medicine can cause serious side effects.
- The company was fined for the improper use of customer data.