proper proper /ˈprɑːpɝ/

adjective

1. () Marked by suitability, rightness or appropriateness  ( proper )
   marked by suitability, rightness or appropriateness
    Proper medical treatment
   proper medical treatment
    Proper manners
   proper manners
   
2. () Having all the qualities typical of the thing specified  ( proper )
   having all the qualities typical of the thing specified
    Wanted a proper dinner, not just a snack
   wanted a proper dinner, not just a snack
    He finally has a proper job
   he finally has a proper job
   
3. () Appropriate for a condition, purpose, occasion or a person's character, needs  ( right , proper )
   appropriate for a condition, purpose, occasion or a person's character, needs
    Everything in its proper place
   everything in its proper place
    The right man for the job
   the right man for the job
    She is not suitable for the position
   she is not suitable for the position
   
4. () Limited to the thing specified  ( proper )
   limited to the thing specified
    The city proper
   the city proper
    His claim is connected with the deed proper
   his claim is connected with the deed proper