The difference between Insensible and Proper

When used as adjectives, insensible means unable to be perceived by the senses, whereas proper means suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances.

Proper is also adverb with the meaning: properly.

check bellow for the other definitions of Insensible and Proper

  1. Insensible as an adjective:

    Unable to be perceived by the senses.

  2. Insensible as an adjective:

    Incapable or deprived of physical sensation.

  3. Insensible as an adjective:

    Unable to be understood; unintelligible.

  4. Insensible as an adjective:

    Not sensible or reasonable; meaningless.

  5. Insensible as an adjective:

    Incapable of mental feeling; indifferent.

  6. Insensible as an adjective:

    Incapable of emotional feeling; callous; apathetic.

  1. Proper as an adjective:

    Suitable. Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable. Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous.

    Examples:

    "the proper time to plant potatoes"

    "a very proper young lady"

  2. Proper as an adjective:

    Possessed, related. Used to designate a particular person, place, or thing. Proper nouns are usually written with an initial capital letter. Pertaining exclusively to a specific thing or person; particular. In the strict sense; within the strict definition or core (of a specified place, taxonomic order, idea, etc). Belonging to oneself or itself; own. Portrayed in natural or usual coloration, as opposed to conventional tinctures. Being strictly part of some other (not necessarily explicitly mentioned, but of definitional importance) thing, and not being the thing itself. Eigen-; designating a function or value which is an eigenfunction or eigenvalue.

    Examples:

    "usex [[proper subset]] — [[proper ideal]]"

  3. Proper as an adjective:

    Accurate, strictly applied. Excellent, of high quality; such as the specific person or thing should ideally be. (Now often merged with later senses.) Attractive, elegant. In the very strictest sense of the word. Utter, complete.

    Examples:

    "Now that was a proper breakfast."

    "When I realized I was wearing my shirt inside out, I felt a proper fool."

  1. Proper as an adverb (UK, colloquial):

    properly; thoroughly; completely

  2. Proper as an adverb (nonstandard, colloquial):

    properly

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