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   Prop·er

   /ˈpräpər/

   

   adjective

   • 1. truly what something is said or regarded to be; genuine: British "she's never had a proper job" Similar realgenuineactualtruebona fideinformal:kosher
   • ▪ strictly so called; in its true form: "some of the dos and don'ts in espionage proper"
   • ▪ used as an intensifier, especially in derogatory contexts: informal "she looked like a proper harlot" Similar completeabsoluterealperfecttotalthoroughthoroughgoingutterout-and-outpositiveunmitigatedconsummateinformal:rightfairarchaic:arrant
   • 2. of the required type; suitable or appropriate: "an artist needs the proper tools" Similar rightcorrectacceptedorthodoxconventionalestablishedofficialformalregularacceptableappropriatesuitablefittingaptduede règlearchaic:meetOpposite inappropriatewrong
   • ▪ according to or respecting recognized social standards or conventions; respectable, especially excessively so: "her parents' view of what was proper for a well-bred girl" Similar respectabledecorousseemlydecentrefinedladylikegentlemanlygenteelformalconventionalcorrectorthodoxpolitepunctilioussedatemodestdemurevirtuousbecomingbefittingfitdonecomme il fautOpposite improperunconventional
   • 3. belonging or relating exclusively or distinctively to; particular to: "the two elephant types proper to Africa and to southern Asia" Similar belongingrelatingpertainingrelatedrelevantuniquepeculiarassociated with
   • ▪ (of a psalm, lesson, prayer, etc.) appointed for a particular day, occasion, or season.
   • ▪ belonging to oneself or itself; own: archaic "to judge with my proper eyes"
   • 4. in the natural colors.
   • 5. (of a person) good-looking: archaic, dialect "he is a proper youth!"
   • 6. denoting a subset or subgroup that does not constitute the entire set or group, especially one that has more than one element.

   adverb

   • 1. satisfactorily or correctly: informal, dialect British "my eyes were all blurry and I couldn't see proper"
   • ▪ thoroughly: informal, dialect British "I had been fooled good and proper"

   noun

   • 1. the part of a church service that varies with the season or festival: "we go to the High Mass, with plainsong propers sung by the Ritual Choir"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French propre, from Latin proprius ‘one's own, special’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. properness noun

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   What does proper mean?

   • proper to something (formal) belonging to a particular type of thing; natural in a particular situation or place They should be treated with the dignity proper to all individuals created by God. Definition of proper adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.

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   What is a proper adjective?

   • A proper adjective is a type of adjective. Proper adjective is a word that modifies nouns and pronouns and is formed from a proper noun. A proper noun is the specific name used for any person, place, or thing. Proper adjectives typically look like their original proper nouns but have some sort of alternative ending in order to make them adjectives.

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   What does properly mean?

   • prop•er•ly, adv. See -propr-. suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries. correct or decorous: a very proper young man. right: It was only proper to bring a gift. strictly belonging or applicable: the proper place for a stove. belonging or pertaining exclusively or distinctly to a person, thing, or group. accurate.

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   What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

   • The concept of common noun and proper noun is similar to that of common adjective and proper adjective. A common noun is any person, place or thing. A proper noun is the name of a particular person, place, or thing.

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   Proper definition: adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable. See examples of PROPER used in a sentence.

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   2 days ago · 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use proper to describe things that you consider to be real and satisfactory rather than inadequate in some way. Two out of five people lack a proper job. I always cook a proper evening meal. Synonyms: real, actual, genuine, true More Synonyms of proper.

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   proper meaning, definition, what is proper: right, suitable, or correct: Learn more.

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   correct or suitable: the proper way to do something. Please put those books back in the proper place. More examples. Please make your request through the proper channels. Parents have an obligation to make sure their children receive a proper education. Sarah wouldn't find that funny - she's far too prim and proper.

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   Grammar. (of a name, noun, or adjective) designating a particular person or thing and written in English with an initial capital letter, as Joan, Chicago, Monday, American. having the force or function of a proper name: a proper adjective. normal or regular. belonging to oneself or itself; own.

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   Proper adjective is a word that modifies nouns and pronouns and is formed from a proper noun. A proper noun is the specific name used for any person, place, or thing. Proper adjectives typically look like their original proper nouns but have some sort of alternative ending in order to make them adjectives.