improperium

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Latin

Etymology

From improperō (to reproach, insult) +‎ -ium.

Noun

improperium n (genitive improperiī or improperī); second declension

  1. taunt
  2. reproach

Declension

Second-declension noun (neuter).

singular plural
nominative improperium improperia
genitive improperiī
improperī1
improperiōrum
dative improperiō improperiīs
accusative improperium improperia
ablative improperiō improperiīs
vocative improperium improperia

1Found in older Latin (until the Augustan Age).

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