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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.
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.
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.
