CEFR B1

properties

noun

Meaning

A quality or characteristic of something, especially one that is essential to its nature or function.

Examples

The unique properties of this new material make it ideal for aerospace applications.
One of the key properties of water is its ability to dissolve many substances.

Synonyms: qualities, features, attributes, characteristics

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properties (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈprɒpərtiz/

Definition

A quality or characteristic of something, especially one that is essential to its nature or function.

Examples

The unique properties of this new material make it ideal for aerospace applications.
One of the key properties of water is its ability to dissolve many substances.

How to Use properties

properties of (prepositional phrase): The characteristics belonging to a specific thing. — "The electrical properties of copper are well-known."
in property (collocation): Related to owning or dealing with land and buildings. — "She works in property development."

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