Propriety word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "propriety" word

[noun] correct or appropriate behavior

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\Pro*pri"e*ty\, n.; pl. {Proprieties}. [F. propri['e]t['e], L. proprietas, fr. proprius one's own, proper. See {Property}, {Proper}.] 1. Individual right to hold property; ownership by personal title; property. [Obs.] ``Onles this propriety be exiled.'' --Robynson (More's Utopia). So are the proprieties of a wife to be disposed of by her lord, and yet all are for her provisions, it being a part of his need to refresh and supply hers. --Jer. Taylor. 2. That which is proper or peculiar; an inherent property or quality; peculiarity. [Obs.] --Bacon. We find no mention hereof in ancient zo["o]graphers, . . . who seldom forget proprieties of such a nature. --Sir T. Browne. 3. The quality or state of being proper; suitableness to an acknowledged or correct standard or rule; consonance with established principles, rules, or customs; fitness; appropriateness; as, propriety of behavior, language, manners, etc. ``The rule of propriety,'' --Locke.

Synonyms for propriety

correctitude, properness

Antonyms: improperness, impropriety

The fun area, different aproach to word »propriety«

Let's analyse "propriety" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Three vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YTEIRPORP. Average typing speed for these characters is 2340 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--. .-. --- .--. .-. .. . - -.--

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: propriety: 6 + 9 + 5 = 20, reduced: 2 (or 9 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: propriety: 7 + 9 + 6 + 7 + 9 + 9 + 5 + 2 + 7 = 61, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (2)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (2)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
Y (1)	25	Knight of Wands	Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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