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proper
adj. correct; suitable; just; complete (Slang)


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Proper
Proper may refer to:Proper (liturgy), the part of a Christian liturgy that is specific to the date within the Liturgical Year.Proper frame, such system of reference in which object is stationary (non moving), sometimes also called a co-moving frame.Proper, in heraldry, means depicted in natural colors.Proper or appropriate conduct.
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proper
Adjective
1. marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness; "proper medical treatment"; "proper manners"
(antonym) improper
(similar) becoming, comely, comme il faut, decent, decorous, seemly
(see-also) appropriate
(attribute) propriety, properness, correctitude
2. limited to the thing specified; "the city proper"; "his claim is connected with the deed proper"
(synonym) proper(ip)
(similar) specific
3. appropriate for a condition or occasion; "everything in its proper place"; "the right man for the job"; "she is not suitable for the position"
(synonym) right, suitable
(similar) appropriate
4. having all the qualities typical of the thing specified; "wanted a proper dinner; not just a snack"; "he finally has a proper job"
(synonym) proper(a)
(similar) real(a)


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proper
adv. neatly
 
adj. neat, trim, tidy, fain

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Proper
(adv.)
Properly; hence, to a great degree; very; as, proper good.
  
 
(a.)
Rightly so called; strictly considered; as, Greece proper; the garden proper.
  
 
(a.)
Represented in its natural color; -- said of any object used as a charge.
  
 
(a.)
Pertaining to one of a species, but not common to the whole; not appellative; -- opposed to common; as, a proper name; Dublin is the proper name of a city.
  
 
(a.)
Belonging to the natural or essential constitution; peculiar; not common; particular; as, every animal has his proper instincts and appetites.
  
 
(a.)
Belonging to one; one's own; individual.
  
 
(a.)
Befitting one's nature, qualities, etc.; suitable in all respect; appropriate; right; fit; decent; as, water is the proper element for fish; a proper dress.
  
 
(a.)
Becoming in appearance; well formed; handsome.
  

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