proper

IPA: prˈɑpɝ

noun

  • (obsolete) Something set apart for a special use.
  • (Christianity) A part of the Christian liturgy that varies according to the date.
  • A surname.

adjective

  • Suitable.
  • Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable.
  • Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous.
  • Possessed, related.
  • (grammar) Used to designate a particular person, place, or thing. Proper nouns are usually written with an initial capital letter.
  • Pertaining exclusively to a specific thing or person; particular.
  • (usually postpositive) In the strict sense; within the strict definition or core (of a specified place, taxonomic order, idea, etc).
  • Belonging to oneself or itself; own.
  • (heraldry) Portrayed in natural or usual coloration, as opposed to conventional tinctures.
  • (mathematics) Being strictly part of some other thing (not necessarily explicitly mentioned, but of definitional importance), and not being the thing itself.
  • (mathematics, physics) Eigen-; designating a function or value which is an eigenfunction or eigenvalue.
  • Accurate, strictly applied.
  • Excellent, of high quality; such as the specific person or thing should ideally be. (Now often merged with later senses.)
  • (now regional) Attractive, elegant.
  • (often postpositive) In the very strictest sense of the word.
  • (now colloquial) Utter, complete.

adverb

  • (UK, colloquial) properly; thoroughly; completely.
  • (nonstandard, colloquial) properly.
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