[only before noun] (especially British English) right, appropriate or correct; according to the rules. We should have had a proper discussion before voting. Proper noun noun · Proper fraction noun · Properly adverb

1[only before noun] right, appropriate, or correct; according to the rules We should have had a proper discussion before voting. · 2socially and morally ...

There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb proper. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is now ...

Of a person: behaving according to social norms or polite usage; decorous, well-mannered; correct, respectable (occasionally with implication of stiff formality) ...

/ˌprɒpə ˈnaʊn/ /ˌprɑːpər ˈnaʊn/ (also proper name) (grammar) ​a word that is the name of a person, a place, an institution, etc.

a word that is the name of a person, a place, an institution, etc. and is written with a capital letter, for example Tom, Mrs. Jones, Rome, Texas, ...

​a fraction that is less than one, with the bottom number greater than the top number, for example ¼ or ⅝ compare improper fraction.

properly · ​. (especially British English) in a way that is correct and/or appropriate. How much money do we need to do the job properly? · ​in a way that is ...

​. accurate or true, without any mistakes synonym right. Do you have the correct time? · ​. right and suitable, so that something is done as it should be done.

suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances opposite inappropriate Extra Examples It was thought appropriate to award her the prize.