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property-based

|prop/er/ty-based|

C1

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/ˈprɑːpərti-beɪst/

🇬🇧

/ˈprɒpəti-beɪst/

attribute-based

Etymology
Etymology Information

'property-based' originates from the English word 'property,' which comes from the Latin word 'proprietas,' meaning 'ownership' or 'quality.' The suffix '-based' is used to indicate reliance on a particular foundation or principle.

Historical Evolution

'Property' evolved from the Old French word 'proprieté,' which was derived from the Latin 'proprietas.' The modern term 'property-based' combines 'property' with the suffix '-based' to describe something founded on specific characteristics.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'property' referred to ownership or possession, but in modern usage, it also encompasses characteristics or attributes, leading to the term 'property-based' to describe reliance on these attributes.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or based on properties or characteristics.

The property-based testing approach ensures that the software behaves correctly for a wide range of inputs.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/13 23:12