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propriety

/pɹəˈpɹaɪəti/

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The particular character or essence of someone or something; individuality.

Examples :

"The artist captured the propriety of each flower in the painting, emphasizing its unique shape, color, and texture, making them look strikingly individual. "

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A characteristic; an attribute.

Examples :

"The ability to balance workload is a key propriety of a successful employee. "

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A piece of land owned by someone; someone's property.

Examples :

"The old house and surrounding fields were his propriety. "

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More generally, something owned by someone; a possession.

Examples :

"The bicycle is my propriety; I bought it with my own money. "

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The fact of possessing something; ownership.

Examples :

"The student's propriety of the textbook was evident; it had his name clearly marked inside. "

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Correct language or pronunciation.

Examples :

"The teacher praised the student for his excellent pronunciation; his use of the correct propriety impressed everyone. "

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Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate.

Examples :

"Maintaining propriety in public discussions is important in school. "

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(often in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness.

Examples :

"Maintaining propriety in school is important; students should always show respect for their teachers and classmates. "

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