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proper
ˈprɒpə Listen
Meanings
adjective
  • denoting something that is truly what it is said or regarded to be; genuine.
    E.g. she's never had a proper job
  • of the required or correct type or form; suitable or appropriate.
    E.g. an artist needs the proper tools
  • belonging or relating exclusively or distinctively to; particular to.
    E.g. the two elephant types proper to Africa and to southern Asia
  • in the natural colours.
  • (of a person) good-looking.
    E.g. he is a proper youth!
  • denoting a subset or subgroup that does not constitute the entire set or group, especially one that has more than one element.
adverb
  • satisfactorily or correctly.
    E.g. my eyes were all blurry and I couldn't see proper
noun
  • the part of a church service that varies with the season or feast.
    E.g. we go to the High Mass, with plainsong propers sung by the Ritual Choir

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