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Topic: Grammar

proper

IPA: /ˈprɒpə/

KK: /ˈprɑpər/

adjective

Definition: Suitable or appropriate for a particular situation; correct according to rules or conventions.

Example: It's important to wear proper attire for the formal event.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is correct, suitable, or appropriate for a particular situation.

Example: She completed the task proper, ensuring everything was done correctly.

noun

Definition: A specific part of a religious service that changes depending on the feast or season.

Example: The priest read from the proper during the special service for Easter.

properer

IPA: /ˈprɒpərər/

KK: /ˈprɒpərər/

adjective

Definition: More suitable or appropriate than something else.

Example: He is looking for a properer way to solve the problem.

properest

IPA: /ˈprɒpərɪst/

KK: /ˈprɒpərɪst/

adjective

Definition: The highest degree of being suitable, correct, or appropriate for a particular situation or purpose.

Example: She always knows the properest way to address a formal audience.

properly

IPA: /ˈprɒp.ər.li/

KK: /ˈprɑːpərli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is correct, suitable, or appropriate for a particular situation.

Example: She completed the task properly, following all the instructions carefully.

properness

IPA: /ˈprɒp.ər.nəs/

KK: /ˈprɒpərnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being suitable, appropriate, or correct in behavior or appearance.

Example: The properness of her attire impressed everyone at the formal event.

prosaically

IPA: /prəˈzeɪɪkli/

KK: /prəˈzeɪɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is ordinary or lacking in imagination; straightforwardly.

Example: She described the events prosaically, without any embellishments or excitement.

prosily

IPA: /ˈproʊzɪli/

KK: /ˈproʊsɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a dull or uninteresting way, often lacking excitement or creativity.

Example: The lecture was delivered prosily, making it hard for the students to stay awake.

prosiness

IPA: /ˈproʊzɪnəs/

KK: /ˈproʊzɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being dull or uninteresting, often because it is too detailed or lengthy.

Example: The prosiness of the report made it hard to stay focused during the presentation.

prosodic

IPA: /prəˈsɒdɪk/

KK: /prəˈsɒdɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the patterns of rhythm and sound in speech, including intonation, stress, and timing.

Example: The prosodic features of her speech made it more engaging and expressive.

prosodical

IPA: /prəˈsɒdɪkəl/

KK: /prəˈsɒdɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the patterns of rhythm and sound in speech, including intonation, stress, and timing.

Example: The prosodical features of her speech made it very engaging to listen to.

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