proper

UK
/ˈprɒp.ə/
US
/ˈprɑː.pɚ/
propernoun
propers
pl
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Additional translations
Definitions
A part of a church service that varies according to the liturgical calendar.
The choir sang the proper during the Easter service.
properadjective
properer
Comp.
properest
Super.
UK
/ˈprɒp.ə/
US
/ˈprɑː.pɚ/
Translations
He gave a proper response to the question.
Он дал правильный ответ на вопрос.
She wore a proper dress for the occasion.
Она надела надлежащее платье для этого случая.
He showed proper respect to his elders.
Он проявил подобающее уважение к старшим.
Definitions
Conforming to established standards of behavior or manners; correct or appropriate.
She wore a proper dress for the formal event.
Belonging or relating exclusively to a particular place or thing.
The proper name for this plant is 'Rosa rubiginosa'.
Strictly accurate or correct.
He used the proper technique to solve the math problem.
Real or genuine.
He finally had a proper meal after days of eating snacks.
Strictly limited to the specified thing itself, excluding related or surrounding elements.
The city proper has a population of just under one million.
(Heraldry) Depicted in its natural colors rather than stylized tinctures.
The blazon describes a rose proper on a field sable.
properadverb
UK
/ˈprɒp.ə/
US
/ˈprɑː.pɚ/
Used informally in British English as an intensifying adverb.
Definitions
Very; extremely; thoroughly (chiefly British informal).
It’s proper cold outside today.
propersnoun

proper

propers
pl
UK
/ˈprɒp.əz/
US
/ˈprɑː.pɚz/
Translations
положенные части
The choir sang the propers during the church service.
Хор исполнил положенные части во время церковной службы.
Additional translations
Definitions
The parts of a church service that vary according to the liturgical calendar, such as prayers, readings, and hymns.
The choir practiced the propers for the upcoming Easter service.
informal, plural only: due or proper respect or credit
Make sure you give the volunteers their propers for all the work they put in.