Synonyms for
Properties
Definition
Properties are the characteristics or qualities that something or someone has.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- physical properties
- chemical properties
- key properties
- inherent properties
- unique properties
- property rights
- real estate properties
- personal properties
Word family
Usage note
The word 'properties' can refer to inherent qualities or to possessions/assets. Context is crucial for disambiguation. 'Property' as a singular noun often refers to real estate or ownership.
Example sentences
- The properties of a square include having four sides of equal length and four right angles.
- The chemical properties of vinegar make it a useful ingredient in cooking.
- The properties of a good friend include being kind, supportive, and trustworthy.
- The properties of a magnet include attracting certain metals.
- The properties of a plant depend on its species and environment.
Quotes
The properties which differentiate living matter from any kind of inorganic imitation may be instinctively felt, but can hardly be formulated without expert knowledge.
The properties of the atom, for instance, are determined not only by the properties and interactions of its constituent particles, but by their collective organization and the way they occupy space.
The properties of a crystal are a function of the internal atomic arrangement.