Property

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɑp.ər.ti/ Explain

A property of an object is something that is always true for an object. Examples:

• The property of addition of zero: Zero added to any number equals that number. a + 0 = 0.
• All squares have equilateral sides.
• Distributive property of multiplication over addition and subtraction: a( b + c ) = a · b + a · c

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, property. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 146. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

Cite this article as:

McAdams, David E. Property. 4/28/2019. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. https://www.allmathwords.org/en/p/property.html.

Revision History

4/28/2019: Changed equations and expressions to new format. (McAdams, David E.)
12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
12/10/2018: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)