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proper

Proper is a 6 letter word which starts with the letter P and ends with the letter R for which we found 5 definitions.

Definition
(a.) Belonging to one; one's own; individual.
(a.) Belonging to the natural or essential constitution; peculiar; not common; particular; as every animal has his proper instincts and appetites.
(a.) Befitting one's nature qualities etc.; suitable in all respect; appropriate; right; fit; decent; as water is the proper element for fish; a proper dress.
(a.) Becoming in appearance; well formed; handsome.
(a.) Pertaining to one of a species but not common to the whole; not appellative; -- opposed to common; as a proper name; Dublin is the proper name of a city.

Syllable Information

The word proper is a 6 letter word that has 2 syllable 's . The syllable division for proper is: prop-er


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