proper — correct according to social or moral standards; appropriate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: correct according to social or moral standards; appropriate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːpər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother insists on proper table manners - no elbows on the table, even during zombie apocalypse!
- He thought wearing pajamas to a job interview was proper business attire.
- The proper way to eat pizza is still debated: fork and knife or hands?
proper
ADJECTIVE[/ˈprɑːpər/]
correct according to social or moral standards; appropriate
A proper greeting between a young person and elder demonstrates respectful social etiquette
Proper manner and decorum predict respect — when grace and courtesy are shown, honor and trust are never contradict
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'proprius' meaning 'one's own' or 'particular.' The word entered English through Old French 'propre' during the medieval period and evolved to mean 'appropriate' or 'correct.'
Breakdown
From Latin 'proprius' (one's own) + English suffix '-er' (comparative/agent) = proper. The Latin root contains 'pro-' (forth/for) + 'prius' (one's own), literally meaning 'belonging to oneself.'
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📝Examples
“My grandmother insists on proper table manners - no elbows on the table, even during zombie apocalypse!”
“He thought wearing pajamas to a job interview was proper business attire.”
“The proper way to eat pizza is still debated: fork and knife or hands?”
“She received proper training before starting her new job.”
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