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Nonconforming vs Improper - What's the difference?

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Nonconforming is a related term of improper.


As adjectives the difference between nonconforming and improper

is that nonconforming is that does not conform, either to the rules of an established church, or to official regulations while improper is unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt.

As a verb improper is

(obsolete|transitive) to appropriate; to limit.

nonconforming

English

Adjective

(-)
  • That does not conform, either to the rules of an established church, or to official regulations
  • improper

    English

    Alternative forms

    * impropre (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt
  • Not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners; indecent or immodest
  • Not according to facts; inaccurate or erroneous
  • Not consistent with established facts; incorrect
  • Not properly named; See, for example, improper fraction
  • (obsolete) Not specific or appropriate to individuals; general; common.
  • * J. Fletcher
  • Not to be adorned with any art but such improper ones as nature is said to bestow, as singing and poetry.

    Derived terms

    * improper divisor * improper face * improper fit * improper fraction * improper integral * improper motion * improper node * improper orthogonal transformation * improper rotation * improper use * improper workmanship

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (obsolete) To appropriate; to limit.
  • * Jewel
  • He would in like manner improper and inclose the sunbeams to comfort the rich and not the poor.
  • (obsolete) To behave improperly
  • (Webster 1913)