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proprio — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • explicit adj Stated clearly and in detail, leaving nothing implied.
  • intimate adjective Very close and familiar, especially emotionally.
  • ones noun A team's first-choice or senior squad, as opposed to reserves.
  • own adj Belonging to a particular person; used to stress possession.
  • particular adj Specific; referring to one particular thing rather than things in general.
  • proper adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
  • quite adv Completely or entirely.

Senses

proprio is used for these senses in English:

  • explicit Very specific, clear, or detailed. [from 1609]
  • intimate Personal; private.
  • one's Belonging to one.
  • own Belonging to; possessed; acquired; proper to; property of; titled to; held in one's name; under/using the name of. Often marks a possessive determiner as reflexive, referring back to the subject of the clause or sentence.
  • particular Specialised; characteristic of a specific person or thing.
  • proper Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]
  • quite To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.
  • that's it Yes!, exactly!, bingo!

explicit — full definition

  1. adj Stated clearly and in detail, leaving nothing implied.
  2. adj Describing sexual or violent content in a direct, graphic way.

intimate — full definition

  1. adjective Very close and familiar, especially emotionally.
  2. adjective Private or personal, often relating to sex or the body.
  3. noun A very close friend.
  4. verb To suggest or hint at something without stating it directly.
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