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realty

/ˈɹil̩ti/

Meanings
  • noun

    The ownership or possession of land, property, or real estate.

  • noun

    The business of buying, selling, or renting land, property, or real estate.


Antonyms

personalty
Rhymes
Words rhyming with realty
reality , finality , purity , variety
Variants
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realties , realty
Etymology
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From Middle English realté, from Old French realité, from Latin res 'thing' + -tas 'state, quality'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the first real estate transaction in the United States occurred in 1620 when the Pilgrims bought land from the Wampanoag Indians?

  2. The largest real estate transaction in history was the sale of the Rafflesia Arnoldii Orchid in 1982 for $1 million.

  3. The word 'realty' comes from the Latin word 'res', which means 'thing' or 'matter'.

  4. Real estate agents often use the phrase 'location, location, location' to emphasize the importance of a property's location in its value.


Related Concepts
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  1. property: A land or building owned by an individual or a business. Realty and property are closely related concepts, with realty being the broader term that includes both land and buildings.

  2. real estate: A type of realty that refers to land and buildings that are bought, sold, or rented for investment or business purposes.


Culture
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Realty is a significant concept in various cultures and societies, representing wealth, status, and security. In literature, realty is often used as a symbol of stability and grounding, contrasting with the abstract or intangible. In art, real estate and architecture are common themes, reflecting the human desire for physical space and ownership.

How to Memorize "realty"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a piece of land or a building, and imagine owning or managing it. Picture yourself dealing with buyers, tenants, or investors.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'realty' with 'property' or 'land'. Remember that realty is a broader term that includes both.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Real Estate Aids Thousands Yearly' to remember the meaning of realty. 'Real' represents 'real estate', 'Estate' represents 'land', 'Aids' represents 'helps or assists', and 'Thousands' represents 'people or investors'.


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