proper

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/ˈprɒpər/ · prop-er

conforming to established standards or rules; suitable or appropriate.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

conforming to established standards or rules; suitable or appropriate.

مناسب یا صحیح، مقرر کردہ معیاروں یا اصولوں کے مطابق۔

درست

durust

Formal: مناسب

Synonyms

suitablecorrectappropriateمناسبصحیحدرست

Antonyms

improperinappropriateunfitنامناسبغیر موزوںنااہل

Common Collocations

  • proper attire
  • proper management
  • proper instruction

Example Sentences

She wore the proper attire for the formal event.

اس نے رسمی تقریب کے لیے درست لباس پہنا۔

Us ne rasmi taqreeb ke liye durust libas pehna.

He didn't follow the proper procedure during the meeting.

اس نے اجلاس کے دوران مناسب طریقہ کار کا پیچھا نہیں کیا۔

Us ne ijlaas ke dauran munasib tareeqa kaar ka peecha nahi kiya.

It's important to have proper management in any organization.

کسی بھی تنظیم میں درست انتظام ہونا ضروری ہے۔

Kisi bhi tanzeem mein durust intezam hona zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

propriate:Propriate means to take possession of something, which is different from proper, indicating suitability.

Word Family

properly
adverbدرست طریقے سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'proper' as 'pro' with 'per' that means it's always acceptable.

Imagine someone wearing a formal suit at an event, representing what 'proper' attire looks like.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "proprius" — one's own, special

First known use: 14th century

The term has evolved from Latin into Middle English, adapting its meaning over time to imply correctness or suitability.