Proper and Stringent

Proper

Proper adjective - Being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard.
Usage example: there is really more than one proper way to pronounce that word in English

Stringent and proper are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stringent" instead an adjective "Proper".

Nearby Words: property, properly

Stringent

Stringent adjective - Not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards.

Proper and stringent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Proper" instead an adjective "Stringent".

Nearby Words: stringency, stringently
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