propriety

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of possessing, observing, or maintaining proper manners and etiquette.

  - "She displayed great propriety during the formal dinner."
  - "He was taught the importance of propriety from a young age."

• noun

  The rightful ownership or possession of something.

  - "The company claimed proprietary rights over the new technology."
  - "The artist sold the painting to a collector for a large sum, securing its proprietary value."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with propriety
properly , dearly , quarely , squarely

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Variants

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proprieties , propriety

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Forms

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proper, proprietor, proprietary

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Etymology

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From Latin proprius (one's own) + -ety.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'propriety' comes from the Latin word 'proprius', which means 'one's own'.

2. In the 18th century, the concept of propriety became closely associated with the idea of 'politeness' in European society.

3. The term 'proprietary software' refers to software that is owned and controlled by a specific company, which may restrict its use or distribution.

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Related Concepts

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1. etiquette: A set of rules or guidelines for polite and respectful behavior in social situations.

2. manners: Polite and courteous behavior, especially when dealing with others.

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Quotes

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1. If Madison felt the same annoyance with the dissenters, his prim sense of political "propriety" forbade him from stooping to personal attacks.

   - Jack N. Rakove,{it}Original Meanings … {/it},1996

2. In contemporary America the appearance of prosperity is all too often taken as a sign of "propriety".

   - Jack Beatty,{it}Atlantic{/it},December 1989

3. His austere and basically humble personality imposes a curious damp "propriety" upon his memorial.

   - John Updike,{it}New Yorker{/it},1 July 1991

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Culture

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In literature, propriety is often used to describe the adherence to social norms and manners. In art, it can be depicted as a symbol of refinement and good taste. In music, it can refer to the proper execution of a musical composition.

How to Memorize "propriety"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a formal dinner setting where everyone is adhering to proper manners and etiquette. Imagine yourself behaving with propriety in such a situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'propriety' with the image of a refined, well-mannered person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'P-R-O-P-E-R-T-Y' to remember the meaning: Proper Respectful Observant Polite Etiquette Refined Tasteful Yielding

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