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Proper
ˈprɒpə
- denoting something that is truly what it is said or regarded to be; genuine
"she's never had a proper job"
- strictly so called; in its true form
"after this event, three countries will progress to the World Cup proper"
- used as an intensifier, especially in derogatory contexts
"a proper little do-gooder, aren't I?"
- of the required or correct type or form; suitable or appropriate
"an artist needs the proper tools"
- according to or respecting social standards or conventions; respectable, especially excessively so
"her parents' view of what was proper for a well-bred girl"
- belonging or relating exclusively or distinctively to; particular to
"the two elephant types proper to Africa and to southern Asia"
- (of a psalm, lesson, prayer, etc.) appointed for a particular day, occasion, or season
- belonging to oneself or itself; own
"to judge with my proper eyes"
- in the natural colours
- (of a person) good-looking
"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
- satisfactorily or correctly
"my eyes were all blurry and I couldn't see proper"
- thoroughly
"he blotted his copybook good and proper"
- the part of a church service that varies with the season or feast
"we go to the High Mass, with plainsong propers sung by the Ritual Choir"