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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

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryproper | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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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.

3. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › properproper | meaning of proper in Longman Dictionary of ...

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

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › properproper adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Check pronunciation: proper. Definition of proper adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.wordreference.com › definition › properproper - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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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.

6. writingexplained.org › grammar-dictionary › proper-adjectiveWhat is a Proper Adjective? Definition, Examples of Proper ...

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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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › properPROPER | English meaning - Cambridge Essential British

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   Meaning of proper in Essential English Dictionary. proper. adjective. uk / ˈprɒpər/ Add to word list Add to word list. correct or suitable: Please put those books back in their proper place. B1 mainly UK. real and satisfactory: You should eat some proper food instead of just sweets.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › properPROPER - 68 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to proper. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of proper. I was never taught the proper way to hold a pencil. Synonyms. right. correct. appropriate. suitable. fitting. applicable. pertinent. germane. relevant. apropos. fit. apt. meet. conformable.