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 property property /ˈprɑːpɝti/

noun

  1. () Something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone  ( belongings , holding , property )
    something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
     That hat is my property
    that hat is my property
     He is a man of property
    he is a man of property
  2. () A basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class  ( property )
    a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
     A study of the physical properties of atomic particles
    a study of the physical properties of atomic particles
  3. () Any area set aside for a particular purpose  ( property , place )
    any area set aside for a particular purpose
     Who owns this place?
    who owns this place?
     The president was concerned about the property across from the White House
    the president was concerned about the property across from the White House
  4. Any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie  ( prop , property )
    any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie
     Before every scene he ran down his checklist of props
    before every scene he ran down his checklist of props
  5. A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished  ( property , attribute , dimension )
    a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
     Self-confidence is not an endearing property
    self-confidence is not an endearing property