Definitions for improperly
im·prop·er·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. improperlyadverb

   in an improper way

   "he checked whether the wound had healed improperly"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. improperlyadverb

   in an improper manner; not properly

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Improperlyadverb

   Etymology: from improper.

   1. Not fitly; incongruously.2. Not justly; not accurately.

   Improperly we measure life by breath;
   Such do not truly live who merit death. John Dryden, Juvenal.

   They assuring me of their assistance in correcting my faults where I spoke improperly, I was encouraged. Dryden.

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1. improperly

   Improperly is an adverb indicating that something is done in a wrong, incorrect, or unsuitable manner. It suggests that the action or behavior does not conform to established rules, standards, or accepted principles. It can relate to both moral wrongdoing or technical inaccuracies.

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1. Improperlyadverb

   in an improper manner; not properly; unsuitably; unbecomingly

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of improperly in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of improperly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of improperly in a Sentence

1. Stephanie Kight:

   These new allegations by the attorney general that we are improperly disposing of fetal tissue are flat-out false, planned Parenthood handles medical tissue like any other quality health care provider.

2. Beau Phillips:

   Through decades of public service in combat and diplomacy, General Allen has earned an unmatched, sterling reputation for honor and integrity, we look forward to correcting the falsehoods about General Allen that have been improperly publicized in this matter.

3. The IRS:

   The IRS has strong protections in place to ensure that exempt organizations are selected for audit only for the purpose of enforcing the federal tax laws with fairness and integrity, no internal or external review conducted to date has found any indication that an exempt organization has been improperly selected for audit.

4. Attorney General:

   While I am Attorney General, the actions of the Department of Justice will not be improperly influenced by political considerations, i demand the highest standards, and where they are not met, I take action. However, no nation has a more talented, more dedicated group of law enforcement investigators and prosecutors than the United States.

5. Stephanie Kight:

   As we have always maintained, and as the Attorney General has now confirmed, the original accusations that Planned Parenthood 'sold fetal tissue' were completely unfounded and untrue, these new allegations by the Attorney General that we are improperly disposing of fetal tissue are flat-out false. Planned Parenthood handles medical tissue like any other quality health care provider. Our agreements with vendors all require them to follow state law, and dispose of tissue accordingly. If they are not, then I will take swift action.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=improperly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Improperly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=improperly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improperly