properness
The state or condition of being properThe state or condition of being proper; propriety.
UK/ˈpɹɒ.pə.nəs/US/ˈpɹɒ.pɚ.nəs/
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)The state or condition of being proper; propriety.
(uncountable, usually)The state or condition of being proper (of a proper fraction, proper subset, etc.).
(obsolete, uncountable, usually)Excellence, quality.
More definitions
- correct or appropriate behavior
Forms
plural: propernesses| Singular | properness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- correct or appropriate behavior:proprietycorrectitude
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedproper
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable