Meaning & use
property
A quality or characteristic that belongs to something and helps define its nature.
See it in a sentence
Elasticity is a property of rubber that allows it to stretch and return to shape.
Scientists tested the new material's properties, including its strength and resistance to heat.
A note on using this word
In science and math, 'property' describes an inherent feature of a substance or shape; the same word also commonly means owned land or buildings, as in the second sense.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Land or buildings owned by a person or organization; real estate.
They bought a small property just outside the city to renovate and rent out.
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