1. Adjective
That which is proper to anything; a peculiar quality of a thing; that which is inherent in a subject, or naturally essential to it; an attribute; as, sweetness is a property of sugar.
2. Adjective
An acquired or artificial quality; that which is given by art, or bestowed by man; as, the poem has the properties which constitute excellence.
3. Adjective
The exclusive right of possessing, enjoying, and disposing of a thing; ownership; title.
4. Adjective
That to which a person has a legal title, whether in his possession or not; thing owned; an estate, whether in lands, goods, or money; as, a man of large property, or small property.
5. Adjective
All the adjuncts of a play except the scenery and the dresses of the actors; stage requisites.
6. Adjective
Propriety; correctness.
7. Verb
To invest which properties, or qualities.
8. Verb
To make a property of; to appropriate.
9. Noun
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished; "self-confidence is not an endearing property"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
10. Noun
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone; "that hat is my property"; "he is a man of property"
Vocabulary classified under Law
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