improperia

Im·pro·pe·ri·a

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-pro-peer-ee-uh]
- /ˌɪm prɒˈpɪər i ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-pro-peer-ee-uh]
- /ˌɪm prɒˈpɪər i ə/

Definitions of improperia word

noun improperia reproach (def 8). 1
noun improperia A series of antiphons and responses expressing the remonstrance of Jesus Christ with his people, usually sung on Good Friday. 0

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Origin of improperia

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < Late Latin, plural of improperium, equivalent to Latin improper(āre) to blame (apparently an unlearned conflation of improbāre to express disapproval and improprius incorrect or improperus not hastening) + -ium -ium

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Parts of speech for Improperia

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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improperia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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