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improperly formed

[ɪmˈprɑːpərli ˈfɔːrmd]
adjective phrase
formado incorretamente
1. constructed, shaped, or arranged in an incorrect, faulty, or inappropriate manner
The improperly formed sentence was difficult to understand.
A frase formada incorretamente era difícil de entender.
2. lacking correct structure or configuration according to established standards or rules
The improperly formed bone healed with complications.
O osso formado incorretamente cicatrizou com complicações.
3. not meeting technical, grammatical, or procedural requirements
The document was rejected due to improperly formed clauses.
O documento foi rejeitado devido às cláusulas formadas incorretamente.
Synonyms
malformeddeformedincorrectly formedbadly formeddefectivefaultymisshapen
Antonyms
properly formedwell-formedcorrectly formedwell-shapedcorrectly structured

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
formado incorretamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mal formado
common alternative form
Portugal
formado de forma imprópria
more formal phrasing, commonly used in technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of shape
off the rails
not up to scratch
falling short of standards
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