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   proper

   /ˈprɒpə/

   adjective

   • 1. denoting something that is truly what it 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: "after this event, three countries will progress to the World Cup proper"
   • ▪ used as an intensifier, especially in derogatory contexts: informal "a proper little do-gooder, aren't I?" Similar completeabsoluterealperfecttotalthoroughthoroughgoingutterout-and-outpositiveunmitigatedconsummateinformal:rightfairarchaic:arrant
   • 2. of the required or correct type or form; suitable or appropriate: "an artist needs the proper tools" Similar rightcorrectacceptedorthodoxconventionalestablishedofficialformalregularacceptableappropriatesuitablefittingaptduede règlearchaic:meetOpposite inappropriatewrong
   • ▪ according to or respecting 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 colours.
   • 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 "he blotted his copybook good and proper"

   noun

   • 1. the part of a church service that varies with the season or feast: "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 › dictionary › englishPROPER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of proper as an adjective and an adverb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use proper to describe real, suitable, correct, socially acceptable, central, or complete things.

   • English (US)

     PROPER meaning: 1. real, satisfactory, suitable, or correct:...

   • Znaczenie Proper, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     PROPER definicja: 1. real, satisfactory, suitable, or...

   • Proper Spanish Translation

     PROPER translate: adecuado, en condiciones, correcto,...

   • Proper: Korean Translation

     PROPER translate: 적절한, 올바른, 제대로. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Proper: Russian Translation

     PROPER translate: правильный, надлежащий , настоящий ,...

   • Proper: Arabic Translation

     PROPER translate: صَحيح / مُناسِب, حَقيقي / مُناسِب. Learn...

   • Common Proper Motion

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   • Proper: Italian Translation

     proper translate: giusto, corretto, appropriato, vero e...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › properProper Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : referring to one individual only. b. : belonging to one : own. c. : appointed for the liturgy of a particular day. d. : represented heraldically in natural color. 2. : belonging characteristically to a species or individual : peculiar. 3. chiefly dialectal: good-looking, handsome.

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   Proper can be an adjective, adverb, or noun with different meanings. It can mean suitable, correct, belonging, or special, or it can refer to a part of a Mass or a heraldic color.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › properProper - definition of proper by The Free Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective proper, which can indicate suitability, correctness, ownership, or strictness. Compare proper with related terms such as appropriate, correct, right, and own.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of proper – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of proper as an adjective in English, with different senses and usage examples. Find out how to use proper to describe correctness, reality, acceptability, and mainness.

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   Something proper is correct or right. There's a proper fork to use for salad, and a proper way to dress for a wedding. Things that are proper fit the situation — they're the right thing to do, because of custom or manners. A swear word is the opposite of proper language.

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