ETYM Latin correctus, p. p. of corrigere to make straight, to correct; cor- + regere to lead straight: cf. French correct. Related to Regular, Right, Escort.
1. Free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth; SYN. right.
2. In accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure; SYN. right.
3. Socially right or correct; SYN. right.
ETYM Latin decens, decentis, p. pr. of decere to be fitting or becoming.
1. Socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous; SYN. nice.
2. (Informal) Decently clothed.
3. Conforming to conventions of sexual behavior.
4. Observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress.
ETYM Old Eng. propre, French propre, from Latin proprius. Related to Appropriate.
1. Appropriate for a condition or occasion; SYN. right, suitable.
2. Marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness.
3. Having all the qualities typical of the thing specified.
4. Limited to the thing specified.
5. Elements of Christian mass that are variable.