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properness vs conduct

conduct vs properness

properness and conduct both are nouns.

properness is not a verb while conduct is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
properness Yes No No No
conduct Yes No Yes No
As nouns, conduct is a hypernym of properness; that is, conduct is a word with a broader meaning than properness:
  • properness: correct or appropriate behavior
  • conduct: (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
Other hypernyms of properness include behavior, behaviour, demeanor, demeanour, deportment.
properness (noun) conduct (noun)
correct or appropriate behavior manner of acting or controlling yourself
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
properness (verb) conduct (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
lead, as in the performance of a composition
lead musicians in the performance of
transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
take somebody somewhere
direct the course of; manage or control
Difference between properness and conduct

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