proper

/prɑpər/ adjective
6 letters2 syllables10 points in Scrabble®12 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS4
ADJECTIVE
1

Appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs.

“everything in its proper place”

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

Marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness.

“proper medical treatment”

“proper manners”

WORD FORMS
Related formproperness
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®10 points
Words With Friends®12 points
Double word20 points
Triple word30 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinoperpray
Starts & ends withP … R
Syllablesprop · er
SYNONYMS & RELATED28
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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