PROPER

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.

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proper

Adjective

  1. Suitable.
    1. Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable.
      the proper time to plant potatoes
      1. Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous.
      s very proper young lady
  2. Possessed, related.
    1. Used to designate a particular person, place, or thing. Proper words are usually written with an initial capital letter.
    2. Pertaining exclusively to a specific thing or person; particular.
      1. Belonging to oneself or itself; own.
        1. Portrayed in natural or usual coloration, as opposed to conventional tinctures.
    3. Eigen-; designating a function or value which is an eigenfunction or eigenvalue.
  3. Accurate, strictly applied.
    1. Excellent, of high quality; such as the specific person or thing should ideally be. (Now often merged with later senses.)
      Now that was a proper breakfast.
    2. Attractive, elegant.
      1. In the very strictest sense of the word (now often as postmodifier).
      2. Utter, complete.
When I realized I was wearing my shirt inside out, I felt a proper fool.

Adverb

  1. properly; thoroughly; completely
  2. properly


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pro per

Adverb

  1. short form of in propria persona


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