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prop·er P0599000 (prŏp′ər)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. Belonging to one; own: restored to his proper shape by the magician.b. Characteristically belonging to the being or thing in question; peculiar: an optical effect proper to fluids.5. Being within the strictly limited sense, as of a term designating something: the town proper, excluding the suburbs.6. Ecclesiastical For use in the liturgy of a particular feast or season of the year.7. Mathematics Of or relating to a subset of a given set when the set has at least one element not in the subset.8. Worthy of the name; true: wanted a proper dinner, not just a snack.9. Out-and-out; thorough: a proper whipping.adv. Thoroughly: beat the eggs good and proper.n. also Proper Ecclesiastical The portion of the liturgy that varies according to the particular feast or season of the year.
[Middle English propre, from Old French, from Latin proprius; see per in Indo-European roots.]
prop′er·ly adv.prop′er·ness n.proper (ˈprɒpə) adj1. (usually prenominal) appropriate or suited for some purpose: in its proper place. 2. correct in behaviour or conduct3. excessively correct in conduct; vigorously moral4. up to a required or regular standard5. (immediately postpositive) (of an object, quality, etc) referred to or named specifically so as to exclude anything not directly connected with it: his claim is connected with the deed proper. 6. (foll by: to) belonging to or characteristic of a person or thing7. (prenominal) informal Brit (intensifier): I felt a proper fool. 8. (Heraldry) (usually postpositive) (of heraldic colours) considered correct for the natural colour of the object or emblem depicted: three martlets proper. 9. (Mathematics) maths logic (of a relation) distinguished from a weaker relation by excluding the case where the relata are identical. For example, every set is a subset of itself, but a proper subset must exclude at least one member of the containing set. See also strict610. archaic pleasant or goodadv11. dialect Brit (intensifier): he's proper stupid. 12. good and proper informal thoroughly: to get drunk good and proper. n (Ecclesiastical Terms) the parts of the Mass that vary according to the particular day or feast on which the Mass is celebrated. Compare ordinary10[C13: via Old French from Latin prōprius special] ˈproperly adv ˈproperness nprop•er (ˈprɒp ər)
adj. 1. adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; suitable. 2. conforming to established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. 3. fitting; right. 4. belonging or pertaining exclusively to a person, thing, or group. 5. strict; accurate. 6. in the strict sense (usu. used postpositively): Shellfish do not belong to the fishes proper. 7. normal or regular. 8. belonging to oneself or itself; own. 9. Chiefly Brit. complete; thorough: a proper thrashing. 10. Eccles. used only on a particular day or festival. 11. Math. (of a subset of a set) not equal to the whole set. adv. 12. Chiefly Dial. thoroughly; completely. n. 13. Eccles. a special office or special parts of an office appointed for a particular day or time. [1250–1300; Middle English propre < Old French < Latin proprius one's own] prop′er•ly, adv. prop′er•ness, n. proper - First meant "inherent, intrinsic."See also related terms for inherent.properThe adjective proper is used with several different meanings. 1. used to mean 'real'You use proper in front of a noun to emphasize that someone or something really is the thing referred to by the noun. It's important to have a proper breakfast in the morning, not just a cup of tea.He's never had a proper job.2. used to mean 'correct'You also use proper in front of a noun to say that something is correct or suitable. Everything was in its proper place.The proper word is 'lying', not 'laying'.Be Careful!
Don't use 'proper' when you are saying that something belongs to you. Use own instead. Don't say, for example, 'I've got my proper car'. Say 'I've got my own car.' Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | proper - marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness; "proper medical treatment"; "proper manners"appropriate - suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc; "a book not appropriate for children"; "a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity"; "it seems that an apology is appropriate"correct, right - free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth; "the correct answer"; "the correct version"; "the right answer"; "took the right road"; "the right decision"decent - conforming to conventions of sexual behavior; "speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd"- George Santayanadecorous - characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct; "the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme"right - in conformance with justice or law or morality; "do the right thing and confess"improper - not suitable or right or appropriate; "slightly improper to dine alone with a married man"; "improper medication"; "improper attire for the golf course" | | 2. | proper - having all the qualities typical of the thing specified; "wanted a proper dinner; not just a snack"; "he finally has a proper job"real - no less than what is stated; worthy of the name; "the real reason"; "real war"; "a real friend"; "a real woman"; "meat and potatoes--I call that a real meal"; "it's time he had a real job"; "it's no penny-ante job--he's making real money" | | 3. | proper - limited to the thing specified; "the city proper"; "his claim is connected with the deed proper"specific - (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique; "rules with specific application"; "demands specific to the job"; "a specific and detailed account of the accident" | | 4. | proper - appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs; "everything in its proper place"; "the right man for the job"; "she is not suitable for the position"rightappropriate - suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc; "a book not appropriate for children"; "a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity"; "it seems that an apology is appropriate" |
properadjective1. real, actual, genuine, true, bona fide, kosher (informal), dinkum (Austral & N.Z. informal) Two out of five people do not have a proper job.2. correct, accepted, established, appropriate, right, formal, conventional, accurate, exact, precise, legitimate, orthodox, apt Please ensure that the proper procedures are followed.
correct inappropriate, improper, wrong, unsuitable, unconventional, unorthodox3. polite, right, becoming, seemly, fitting, fit, mannerly, suitable, decent, gentlemanly, refined, respectable, befitting, genteel, de rigueur (French), ladylike, meet (archaic), decorous, punctilious, comme il faut (French) In those days it was not thought proper for a woman to be on the stage.
polite common, crude, rude, coarse, indecent, unseemly, unbecoming, unrefined, impolite, ungentlemanly, discourteous, unladylike4. characteristic, own, special, individual, personal, particular, specific, peculiar, respective Make sure everything is in its proper place.properadjective1. Suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place:appropriate, apt, becoming, befitting, correct, felicitous, fit, fitting, happy, meet, right, tailor-made.2. Suited to one's end or purpose:appropriate, befitting, convenient, expedient, fit, good, meet, suitable, tailor-made, useful.3. Consistent with prevailing or accepted standards or circumstances:appropriate, deserved, due, fit, fitting, just, merited, right, rightful, suitable.4. Conforming to accepted standards:becoming, befitting, comely, comme il faut, correct, decent, decorous, de rigueur, nice, respectable, right, seemly.5. In accordance with principles of right or good conduct:ethical, moral, principled, right, righteous, rightful, right-minded, virtuous.6. Marked by excessive concern for propriety and good form:bluenosed, genteel, old-maidish, precise, priggish, prim, prissy, prudish, puritanical, strait-laced, stuffy, Victorian.Idiom: prim and proper.Translationsproper (ˈpropə) adjective1. right, correct, or suitable. That isn't the proper way to clean the windows; You should have done your schoolwork at the proper time – it's too late to start now. 適當的 适当的2. complete or thorough. Have you made a proper search? 徹底的，全面的 彻底的，全面的 3. respectable or well-mannered. Such behaviour isn't quite proper. 正經的，合乎體統的 正经的，合乎体统的 ˈproperly adverb1. correctly or rightly. She can't pronounce his name properly. 適當地 适当地2. completely or thoroughly. I didn't have time to read the book properly. 徹底地 彻底地proper noun/name a noun or name which names a particular person, thing or place (beginning with a capital letter). `John' and `New York' are proper nouns. 專有名詞，專用名稱 专有名词，专用名称
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good and proper1. Appropriate and acceptable, often socially. Don't cancel your meeting with him at the last minute—that's not good and proper behavior.2. With intensity. Mom scolded me good and proper after I ignored my chores yet again.See also: and, good, properprim and properHaving very traditional, morally conservative beliefs and behavior. I've never dated someone who is so prim and proper before. I'm not sure how he's going react when he meets my family! She's so prim and proper that I bet she's never even jaywalked before.See also: and, propergo through (the proper) channelsTo take the correct or accepted steps toward achieving some goal or outcome. I'm sorry, but we can't approve of this request because you didn't go through the proper channels. If you went through channels, then they have no reason to turn you away.See also: channel, go, throughprim and ˈproper (of a person) very correctly behaved and easily shocked by anything that is rude: Don’t invite her to the party. She’s so prim and proper.See also: and, properˌgood and ˈproper (British English, spoken) completely; thoroughly: That’s messed things up good and proper.See also: and, good, properproper
proper1. Maths logic (of a relation) distinguished from a weaker relation by excluding the case where the relata are identical. For example, every set is a subset of itself, but a proper subset must exclude at least one member of the containing set 2. the parts of the Mass that vary according to the particular day or feast on which the Mass is celebrated Proper
ProperFit; correct; reasonably sufficient. That which is well adapted or appropriate. Proper care is the degree of care a reasonable, prudent person would use under similar circumstances. A proper party is an individual who has an interest in the litigation. He or she can be joined—that is, brought into the action—but his or her nonjoinder will not result in a dismissal. A substantial judicial decree can still be rendered in the absence of a proper party. A proper party is distinguishable from a necessary party in that the latter must be joined in order to give complete relief to the litigants. Cross-references Joinder. PROPER. That which is essential, suitable, adapted, and correct.
2. Congress is authorized by art, 1, s. 8, of the constitution of the United States, "to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper, for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution of the United States, in any department. or officer thereof." See Necessary and Proper. proper
Synonyms for properadj realSynonyms- real
- actual
- genuine
- true
- bona fide
- kosher
- dinkum
adj correctSynonyms- correct
- accepted
- established
- appropriate
- right
- formal
- conventional
- accurate
- exact
- precise
- legitimate
- orthodox
- apt
Antonyms- inappropriate
- improper
- wrong
- unsuitable
- unconventional
- unorthodox
adj politeSynonyms- polite
- right
- becoming
- seemly
- fitting
- fit
- mannerly
- suitable
- decent
- gentlemanly
- refined
- respectable
- befitting
- genteel
- de rigueur
- ladylike
- meet
- decorous
- punctilious
- comme il faut
Antonyms- common
- crude
- rude
- coarse
- indecent
- unseemly
- unbecoming
- unrefined
- impolite
- ungentlemanly
- discourteous
- unladylike
adj characteristicSynonyms- characteristic
- own
- special
- individual
- personal
- particular
- specific
- peculiar
- respective
Synonyms for properadj suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or placeSynonyms- appropriate
- apt
- becoming
- befitting
- correct
- felicitous
- fit
- fitting
- happy
- meet
- right
- tailor-made
adj suited to one's end or purposeSynonyms- appropriate
- befitting
- convenient
- expedient
- fit
- good
- meet
- suitable
- tailor-made
- useful
adj consistent with prevailing or accepted standards or circumstancesSynonyms- appropriate
- deserved
- due
- fit
- fitting
- just
- merited
- right
- rightful
- suitable
adj conforming to accepted standardsSynonyms- becoming
- befitting
- comely
- comme il faut
- correct
- decent
- decorous
- de rigueur
- nice
- respectable
- right
- seemly
adj in accordance with principles of right or good conductSynonyms- ethical
- moral
- principled
- right
- righteous
- rightful
- right-minded
- virtuous
adj marked by excessive concern for propriety and good formSynonyms- bluenosed
- genteel
- old-maidish
- precise
- priggish
- prim
- prissy
- prudish
- puritanical
- strait-laced
- stuffy
- Victorian
Synonyms for properadj marked by suitability or rightness or appropriatenessRelated Words- appropriate
- correct
- right
- decent
- decorous
Antonymsadj having all the qualities typical of the thing specifiedRelated Wordsadj limited to the thing specifiedRelated Wordsadj appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needsSynonymsRelated Words |