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- pronunciation:
- pra
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- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
suitable to the purpose or circumstances; appropriate.
the proper clothing for the occasion- synonyms:
- appropriate, apt, fitting, meet
- antonyms:
- abusive, improper, inappropriate, wrong
- similar words:
- advisable, applicable, apposite, apropos, comely, done, due, expedient, fit, legitimate, possible, right, suitable, tasteful
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| definition 2: |
according with established methods, conventions, or rules; correct.
- synonyms:
- conventional, correct, decorous, formal, orthodox, right, seemly
- antonyms:
- abusive, improper, unconventional
- similar words:
- decent, fair, legitimate, reputable, respectable, rightful, routine, tasteful
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| definition 3: |
behaving with excessively refined manners.
- synonyms:
- fastidious, formal, genteel, stiff
- similar words:
- courteous, dignified, elegant, polished, polite, prim, refined, respectable, squeamish, tasteful
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| definition 4: |
in the strictest sense of the term (usu. used after the term itself).
not New York City but Manhattan proper |
| definition 5: |
belonging or relating to the person or thing specified.
animals proper to the islands- synonyms:
- peculiar, specific
- similar words:
- indigenous, native
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| related words: |
acceptable, accurate, apt, best, civil, desirable, exact, formal, good, gracious, happy, just, mannerly, modest, moral, nice, orderly, reasonable, regular, respectful, special, true, valid |
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| derivation: |
properness (n.) |
Word Builder: proper +
- properly:
in a proper way.
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