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Noun (1 meaning)

1. correct or appropriate behavior.

propriety, properness, correctitude

correctitude is the opposite of:

impropriety, improperness (noun) - an improper demeanor

correctitude is a type of:

demeanor, demeanour, behavior, behaviour, conduct, deportment (noun) - (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

types of correctitude:

appropriateness, rightness (noun) - appropriate conduct
correctness (noun) - the quality of conformity to social expectations
decency (noun) - the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
decorum, decorousness (noun) - propriety in manners and conduct
good form (noun) - behavior that conforms to social conventions of the time

modesty, reserve (noun) - formality and propriety of manner
priggishness, primness (noun) - exaggerated and arrogant properness
seemliness, grace (noun) - a sense of propriety and consideration for others

Attribute:

improper (adjective) - not suitable or right or appropriate
proper (adjective) - marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

correctitude is derivationally related to:

proper, right (adjective) - appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs
proper (adjective) - marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness