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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?

   • Origin proper (1200-1300) Old French propre, from Latin proprius “own” proper meaning, definition, what is proper: right, suitable, or correct: Learn more.

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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 appropriate and proper?

   • Appropriate implies suitability for a specific context or use, while proper suggests conformity to established standards or norms. "Appropriate" refers to something suitable or fitting in a particular situation, context, or use.

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   What is a proper name?

   • • A proper name is no less a proper name for possessing a descriptive content. • Other groups of plants require a thorough revision before we can be sure of the proper name for the species. proper job • It hasn't given people proper jobs. • Just because she's never had a proper job.

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

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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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   adj. 1. Characterized by appropriateness or suitability; fitting: the proper knife for cutting bread; not a proper moment for a joke. 2. Called for by rules or conventions; correct: the proper form for a business letter. 3. Strictly following rules or conventions, especially in social behavior; seemly: a proper lady; a proper gentleman. 4. a.

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