English dictionary

property

/'pr/A/p/@/rt/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

noun.possession

Examples
That hat is my property.

He is a man of property.

Synonyms belongings holding

Source: WordNet 3.0
a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class

noun.attribute

Source: WordNet 3.0
any area set aside for a particular purpose

noun.location

Examples
The president was concerned about the property across from the White House.

Synonyms place

Source: WordNet 3.0
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

noun.cognition

Examples
Self-confidence is not an endearing property.

Synonyms attribute dimension

Source: WordNet 3.0
any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie

noun.artifact

Synonyms prop

Source: WordNet 3.0
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 <i>property</i> of sugar.

noun

Source: webster1913