Definitions for Proper
ˈprɒp ərProp·er

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. proper(adj)

   marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

   "proper medical treatment"; "proper manners"

2. proper(a)(adj)

   having all the qualities typical of the thing specified

   "wanted a proper dinner; not just a snack"; "he finally has a proper job"

3. proper(ip)(adj)

   limited to the thing specified

   "the city proper"; "his claim is connected with the deed proper"

4. proper, right(adj)

   appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs

   "everything in its proper place"; "the right man for the job"; "she is not suitable for the position"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. proper(Adverb)

   properly; thoroughly; completely

2. proper(Adjective)

   Suitable.

3. proper(Adjective)

   Possessed, related.

4. proper(Adjective)

   Accurate, strictly applied.

Origin: From proper, propre, propre (French: propre), and their source, proprius.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Proper(adj)

   belonging to one; one's own; individual

2. Proper(adj)

   belonging to the natural or essential constitution; peculiar; not common; particular; as, every animal has his proper instincts and appetites

3. Proper(adj)

   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

4. Proper(adj)

   becoming in appearance; well formed; handsome

5. Proper(adj)

   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

6. Proper(adj)

   rightly so called; strictly considered; as, Greece proper; the garden proper

7. Proper(adj)

   represented in its natural color; -- said of any object used as a charge

8. Proper(adverb)

   properly; hence, to a great degree; very; as, proper good

Origin: [OE. propre, F. propre, fr. L. proprius. Cf. Appropriate.]

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1. Proper

   The Proper is a part of the Christian liturgy that varies according to the date, either representing an observance within the Liturgical Year, or of a particular saint or significant event. The term is used in contrast to the ordinary, which is that part of the liturgy that is reasonably constant, or at least selected without regard to date, or to the common, which contains those parts of the liturgy that are common to an entire category of saints, such as Apostles or Martyrs. Propers may include hymns and prayers in the Canonical Hours and in the Eucharist.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Proper

   prop′ėr, adj. one's own: fitted for a person's nature or qualities: peculiar: belonging to only one of a species (as a name): natural: suitable: correct: just: right: becoming: (B.) comely, pretty: in liturgics, used only on a particular day or festival.—n. something set apart for a special use.—adv. (coll.) very, exceedingly.—adv. Prop′erly, in a proper manner: (coll.) entirely, extremely.—n. Prop′erness.—Properly speaking, in the strict sense: speaking without qualification. [Fr. propre—L. proprius, one's own, akin to prope, near.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Proper' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1730

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Proper' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1016

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Proper' in Adjectives Frequency: #196

Anagrams for Proper »

1. per pro

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Proper in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Proper in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Proper in a Sentence

1. Klaus Kristiansen:

   Maybe he can have a proper funeral.

2. Tanya Kasper:

   We just want the proper justice done.

3. Andrew Levander:

   Mr. Dallavecchia's conduct was entirely proper.

4. Kim Harmon:

   You need the proper resources to read EKGs properly.

5. Jack London:

   The proper function of man is to live - not to exist.

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