properties

Meanings

• Noun

  A set of characteristics or qualities that describe an object or substance

  - "The properties of water are density, boiling point, and freezing point."
  - "The unique properties of diamonds make them valuable for jewelry."

• Adjective

  Belonging to or inherent in a thing or person

  - "The apple has a red color and a sweet taste, which are its properties."
  - "The properties of a good leader include honesty and compassion."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹɑpɚtiz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

land , parcel , prop

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with properties
applies , complies , supplies

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Variants

List of all variants of properties that leads to same result
properties , property , propertyless , propertylessness , propertylessnesses , community properties , community property , intellectual properties , intellectual property , personal properties , personal property

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Etymology

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From Latin 'proprietas' meaning 'one's own' or 'belonging to oneself'. In medieval philosophy, properties were considered to be the essential attributes of a substance.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'properties' comes from the Latin word 'proprietas', which means 'one's own' or 'belonging to oneself'.

2. Properties are sometimes referred to as 'qualia' in philosophy, which is a term used to describe the subjective experiences or qualities of objects or phenomena.

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Related Concepts

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1. Qualities: Properties are a type of quality that describe the characteristics of an object or substance.

2. Attributes: Properties are also referred to as attributes of an object or substance.

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Culture

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Properties have been a subject of interest in various fields such as physics, chemistry, and philosophy. In literature, properties are often used metaphorically to describe characters or settings. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', Juliet describes Romeo as having 'properties of youth'.

How to Memorize "properties"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a set of characteristics or qualities that describe an object or substance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'properties' with the idea of characteristics or qualities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P-P-P' to remember that properties are 'Permanent, Perceivable, and Predictable' characteristics of an object or substance.

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