Propper vs. Proper

Propper vs. Proper — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Propper and Proper

Proppernoun

One who or that which props.

Properadjective

(heading) Suitable.

Properadjective

Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable.

the proper time to plant potatoes

Properadjective

Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous.

a very proper young lady

Properadjective

(heading) Possessed, related.

Properadjective

(grammar) Used to designate a particular person, place, or thing. Proper nouns are usually written with an initial capital letter.

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Properadjective

Pertaining exclusively to a specific thing or person; particular.

Properadjective

In the strict sense; within the strict definition or core (of a specified place, taxonomic order, idea, etc).

Properadjective

(archaic) Belonging to oneself or itself; own.

Properadjective

(heraldry) Portrayed in natural or usual coloration, as opposed to conventional tinctures.

Properadjective

(mathematics) Being strictly part of some other (not necessarily explicitly mentioned, but of definitional importance) thing, and not being the thing itself.

proper subset — proper ideal

Properadjective

Eigen-; designating a function or value which is an eigenfunction or eigenvalue.

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Properadjective

(heading) Accurate, strictly applied.

Properadjective

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.

Properadjective

Attractive, elegant.

Properadjective

In the very strictest sense of the word.

Properadjective

Utter, complete.

When I realized I was wearing my shirt inside out, I felt a proper fool.

Properadverb

properly; thoroughly; completely

Properadverb

properly

Properadjective

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness;

proper medical treatmentproper manners

Properadjective

limited to the thing specified;

the city properhis claim is connected with the deed proper

Properadjective

appropriate for a condition or occasion;

everything in its proper placethe right man for the jobshe is not suitable for the position

Properadjective

having all the qualities typical of the thing specified;

wanted a proper dinner; not just a snackhe finally has a proper job