properness vs reserve

reserve vs properness

properness and reserve both are nouns.

properness is not a verb while reserve is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
properness	Yes	No	No	No
reserve	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, reserve is a hyponym of properness; that is, reserve is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than properness:

properness: correct or appropriate behavior
reserve: formality and propriety of manner

Other hyponyms of properness include decorousness, decorum, appropriateness, rightness, correctness, good form, priggishness, primness, modesty, grace, seemliness, decency.

properness (noun)	reserve (noun)
correct or appropriate behavior	the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
	formality and propriety of manner
	armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
	a district that is reserved for particular purpose
	an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
	something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
	(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

properness (verb)	reserve (verb)
	give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
	obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
	hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
	arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

Difference between properness and reserve

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