proper

CEFRA2

/ˈpɹɒpə/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Correct, suitable, or socially acceptable in a particular situation.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Belonging specifically to the person or thing being discussed.

Examples

  • Stockings should be of the proper size.

  • We should have had a proper discussion before voting.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Suitable., Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous.

  2. Suitable., Such that the preimage of every compact set is compact.

  3. Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable.

More examples

In context

  • You don't have proper dignity as chief of the section.

  • They have a proper saint almost for every peculiar infirmity: for poison, gouts, agues […].

  • a very proper young lady

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English propre, from Anglo-Norman proper, propre, Old French propre (French: propre), from Latin proprius.