PROPER

(REAL) [adjective] [not gradable] - real, satisfactory, suitable or correctThis is Sara's first proper job - she usually does temporary work just for the money.If you're going to walk those sort of distances you need proper walking boots.I would have done the job myself but I didn't have the proper equipment.She never seems to eat a proper meal - she just nibbles on peanuts and chocolate.She likes everything to be in its proper place.(specialized) A proper fraction is a fraction in which the number below the line is larger than the number above it.½ and ¾ are proper fractions.(specialized) A proper noun is the name of a particular person, place or object and it is spelt with a capital letter.Examples of proper nouns in English are Joseph, Vienna and the White House. Compare common noun at common (SHARED).