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Propriety

noun
/pɹəˈpɹaɪəti/
Word Frequency: 2.6

Definitions

1.nounThe particular character or essence of someone or something; individuality.
2.nounA characteristic; an attribute.
3.nounA piece of land owned by someone; someone's property.
4.nounMore generally, something owned by someone; a possession.
5.nounThe fact of possessing something; ownership.
6.nounCorrect language or pronunciation.
7.nounSuitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate.
8.noun(often in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness.

Synonyms

correctitudepropernessreasonablenesssoundnessintegrityrightnessfairnessaccuracyveracityjustifiabilitypertinenceprudence

Rhymes With

anxietypietynotorietysocietyvarietyimproprietysobrietyhigh society
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