property

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   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. 2adjective

   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. 3adjective

   The exclusive right of possessing, enjoying, and disposing of a thing; ownership; title.

4. 4adjective

   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. 5adjective

   All the adjuncts of a play except the scenery and the dresses of the actors; stage requisites.

6. 6adjective

   Propriety; correctness.

7. 7transitive verb

   To invest which properties, or qualities.

8. 8transitive verb

   To make a property of; to appropriate.

9. 9noun

   any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie

   "before every scene he ran down his checklist of props"

   Synonyms

   prop
10. 10noun

    a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class

    "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles"

11. 11noun

    a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

    "self-confidence is not an endearing property"

    Synonyms

    attributedimension
12. 12noun

    any area set aside for a particular purpose

    "who owns this place?"

    "the president was concerned about the property across from the White House"

    Synonyms

    place
13. 13noun

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

    "that hat is my property"

    "he is a man of property"

    Synonyms

    belongingsholding