properties
word · lemma: property
/ˈpɹɑpɝtiz/
PRAH-pur-teez
/pɹˈɒpətɪz/
PRO-puh-teez
Definition
'Properties' means qualities or characteristics of something, or things owned such as land, houses, or buildings.
Usage & Nuances
'Properties' can mean physical objects (real estate: 'rental properties') or qualities (science: 'physical properties'). In science and technology, it usually means characteristics; in daily life, it often refers to real estate. Don't confuse with 'proper' (correct).
Spanish: propiedades - bienes inmuebles (casas, terrenos)Portuguese (BR): propriedades - imóveis (casas, terrenos)Portuguese (PT): propriedades - imóveis (casas, terrenos)Chinese (Simplified): 属性 - 财产 (房地产，房屋)Chinese (Traditional): 屬性 - 財產 (房地產，房屋)Hindi: गुण - संपत्तियाँ (जमीन, मकान)Arabic: خصائص - ممتلكات (عقارات، منازل)Bengali: গুণাবলী - সম্পত্তিRussian: свойства - недвижимостьJapanese: 特性 - 不動産Vietnamese: tính chất - bất động sảnKorean: 특성 - 부동산Turkish: özellikler - mülklerUrdu: خصوصیات - جائیدادIndonesian: sifat - properti
Example Sentences
The scientist studied the properties of water.
basic
My family owns three properties in the city.
basic
Gold has many useful properties.
basic
We're looking for properties with a big backyard.
natural
Those cleaning products have different properties for various stains.
natural
All the properties in this neighborhood are selling fast.
natural