Definition of Proper

Adjective: proper  pró-pu(r)

  1. Marked by suitability, rightness or appropriateness
    "proper medical treatment"; "proper manners"
     
  2. Having all the qualities typical of the thing specified
    "wanted a proper dinner; not just a snack"; "he finally has a proper job"
     
  3. Limited to the thing specified
    "the city proper"; "his claim is connected with the deed proper"
     
  4. Appropriate for a condition, purpose, occasion or a person's character, needs
    "everything in its proper place";
    - right
     
  5. Thorough
    "had a proper workout";
    - good
Adverb: proper  pró-pu(r)
  1. Completely and absolutely
    - thoroughly, soundly, good [N. Amer]

See also:
propenyl
properdin

Anagrams containing the word proper

prrope rprope erprop perpro operpr roperp