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proper vs propriety

propriety vs proper

proper is not a noun while propriety is a noun.

proper is an adjective but propriety is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
proper No Yes No No
propriety Yes No No No
proper (noun) propriety (noun)
correct or appropriate behavior
proper (adjective) propriety (adjective)
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs
having all the qualities typical of the thing specified
limited to the thing specified
Difference between proper and propriety

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