property
|prop/er/ty|
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/ˈprɑːpərti/
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/ˈprɒpəti/
ownership or characteristic
Etymology
'property' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'proprietas,' where 'proprius' meant 'one's own.'
'proprietas' transformed into the Old French word 'proprieté,' and eventually became the modern English word 'property' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'ownership or possession,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including 'real estate' and 'characteristic.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively.
The family lost all their property in the fire.
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Noun 2
a building or buildings and the land belonging to it or them.
They own several properties in the city.
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Noun 3
an attribute, quality, or characteristic of something.
The chemical properties of the substance are still being studied.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40