Proper: meaning, definitions and examples
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proper
[ ˈprɒpə ]
formal usage
Correct according to social norms or conventions; suitable.
Synonyms
appropriate, correct, fitting, right, suitable
Examples of usage
- It is important to use proper grammar in formal writing.
- She always behaves in a proper manner at social events.
- The proper attire for the wedding is formal.
- Please address the letter to the proper recipient.
- He made sure to follow the proper procedures for safety.
in relation to ownership
Belonging exclusively or especially to a particular person or group of people.
Synonyms
exclusive, legitimate, particular, rightful
Examples of usage
- It is not proper for you to take someone else's belongings without permission.
- She inherited the house from her proper ancestors.
- The proper management of the company is crucial for its success.
used to emphasize correctness
Truly; really; exactly.
Synonyms
completely, exactly, really, truly
Examples of usage
- She is proper upset about the situation.
- He proper loves that new restaurant.
- I proper enjoyed the concert last night.
Translations
Translations of the word "proper" in other languages:
🇵🇹 adequado
- correto
- apropriado
🇮🇳 उचित
- सही
- उपयुक्त
🇩🇪 angemessen
- korrekt
- richtig
🇮🇩 tepat
- benar
- sesuai
🇺🇦 належний
- правильний
- відповідний
🇵🇱 właściwy
- odpowiedni
- poprawny
🇯🇵 適切な (tekisetsu na)
- 正しい (tadashii)
- 適当な (tekitō na)
🇫🇷 approprié
- correct
- convenable
🇪🇸 adecuado
- correcto
- apropiado
🇹🇷 uygun
- doğru
- yerinde
🇰🇷 적절한 (jeokjeolhan)
- 올바른 (olbareun)
- 적합한 (jeokhap han)
🇸🇦 مناسب
- صحيح
- ملائم
🇨🇿 vhodný
- správný
- příslušný
🇸🇰 vhodný
- správny
- primeraný
🇨🇳 适当的 (shìdàng de)
- 正确的 (zhèngquè de)
- 合适的 (héshì de)
🇸🇮 ustrezen
- pravilen
- primeren
🇮🇸 viðeigandi
- réttur
- viðeigandi
🇰🇿 қолайлы
- дұрыс
- лайықты
🇬🇪 შესაფერისი
- სწორი
- შესაბამისი
🇦🇿 uyğun
- doğru
- münasib
🇲🇽 adecuado
- correcto
- apropiado
Word origin
The word 'proper' originated from the Middle English word 'propre', which came from the Old French 'propre', ultimately from Latin 'proprius' meaning 'one's own, special, particular'. Over time, 'proper' evolved to have various meanings related to correctness, ownership, and emphasis. It has been used in English since the 14th century.