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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