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单词 impropriety
释义 im·propriety
\|im+\ noun
Etymology: French or Late Latin; French impropriété, from Late Latin improprietat-, improprietas, from Latin improprius improper + -tat-, -tas -ty — more at improper
1. : the quality or state of being improper
 < shocked by the impropriety of the young man's action >
 < guilty of impropriety of speech and indecency of dress >
 < saw no impropriety in giving preferment to personal friends and relatives — W.E.Stevens >
2. : something improper : an unsuitable or improper act or remark
 < puns and jokes and pungent improprietiesTimes Literary Supplement >
specifically : an unacceptable use of a word or of language
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