improper nouns

A form of improper noun — A noun that describes something general, rather than that which is purely unique.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of improper noun
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APA

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“improper nouns.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/improper%20nouns. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “improper nouns,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/improper%20nouns.

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