property

noun

ˈprä-pər-tē How to pronounce property (audio)
Definition of propertynext
1
as in plot
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development bought a secluded property in the mountains

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2
as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind the ability to be magnetized is a common property of metals

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How is the word property different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of property are attribute, character, and quality. While all these words mean "an intelligible feature by which a thing may be identified," property implies a characteristic that belongs to a thing's essential nature and may be used to describe a type or species.

the property of not conducting heat

Where would attribute be a reasonable alternative to property?

While the synonyms attribute and property are close in meaning, attribute implies a quality ascribed to a thing or a being.

the attributes of a military hero

When is it sensible to use character instead of property?

The words character and property can be used in similar contexts, but character applies to a peculiar and distinctive quality of a thing or a class.

remarks of an unseemly character

When is quality a more appropriate choice than property?

Although the words quality and property have much in common, quality is a general term applicable to any trait or characteristic whether individual or generic.

material with a silky quality

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Recent Examples of property For more information or a cash offer on your property, call 816.286.4204 or visit them online. —Kc Property Group, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2025 From the outside in, the resort just looks and feels different than many other properties in the Cancun and Tulum area. —Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 In November of 2023, Galveston welcomed the seaside-modern boutique property Hotel Lucine and its notable restaurant, The Fancy. —Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025 But anyone who has owned property or been involved in a real estate deal will tell you the same thing: there’s nothing passive about it. —Fred Hubler, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for property
Recent Examples of Synonyms for property
  1. plot
  2. characteristic
  3. tract
  4. quality
  5. parcel
  6. feature
  7. trait
  8. attribute
Noun
  • The fintech industry has seen its fair share of spectacular failures and bizarre plot twists in recent years.
    — Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Still, the trailer doesn’t give away too much about how the sequel will execute its new plot.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of plot
Noun
  • These high-rye bourbons represent some of the best in the world, showcasing the bold and spicy characteristics that come with a higher rye content in the mash bill.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The grapes used to make this wine are grown on a high altitude ridge, which causes the grapes to incorporate the mineral characteristics of the area, producing a bold and expressive wine with black fruit aromas and a mineral finish.
    — Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • Infections Viruses or bacteria infecting the upper respiratory tract (the airways) often affect the throat first, causing soreness.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Supporters say the development would transform an 86-acre (34-hectare) tract in the city’s downtown, with plans for a Black history museum, affordable housing, entertainment venues, plus office and retail space — and the promise of thousands of jobs.
    — Curt Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of tract
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  • Reilly invests his creation with kindness and humor, qualities that make both the character and the show lovable.
    — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Three qualities that Kate’s best royal looks similarly embody.
    — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of quality
Noun
  • Just last month, the heir to the Estée Lauder (EL) fortune sold two vacant parcels of land on the Palm Beach waterfront for $200 million.
    — Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Governing boards would not be able to require homeowners to pay fines or attorneys fees for violations that are corrected prior to a hearing, and fines could not be aggregated for the purpose of creating a lien against a parcel.
    — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of parcel
Noun
  • At the end of the day, no app feature can replace good old-fashioned conversations about balance and well-being.
    — Annabelle Canela, Parents, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Mark Anthony Green's feature debut opens on a heady scene with an audience intoxicated by the rhythmic melody of a figure on stage.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of feature
Noun
  • Indeed, many, but not all, social and behavioral traits work this way.
    — Dalton Conley, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Their goal is to build a comprehensive database that answers many questions about the behavioral and genetic traits of our friendly felines.
    — Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of trait
Noun
  • Combining these human attributes with the right listening tools and communication channels will lead to meaningful engagement and success.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • There are not too many strikers who can match Van Dijk’s physical attributes in terms of pace, power, and height, and there are signs the 33-year-old plays slightly differently against Isak for that reason.
    — Mark Carey, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of attribute

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