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Properties refer to the attributes or characteristics that define or describe an object, substance, or phenomenon. They can be physical, chemical, biological, or mathematical in nature.

Physical Properties

Physical properties are those that can be observed or measured without changing the composition of the substance. These include color, odor, density, melting point, boiling point, and hardness.

Chemical Properties

Chemical properties are those that describe the substance's ability to undergo changes that transform it into different substances. These include reactivity, flammability, and the types of chemical bonds a substance can form.

Biological Properties

Biological properties refer to the characteristics of living organisms, such as their ability to reproduce, grow, respond to stimuli, and adapt to their environment.

Mathematical Properties

Mathematical properties are the characteristics of mathematical objects, such as numbers, shapes, and functions. These include properties like commutativity, associativity, and distributivity.

Properties in Computer Science

In computer science, properties refer to the attributes or data associated with an object in an object-oriented programming language. They can be read or written to, and can have methods associated with them.

Properties in Philosophy

In philosophy, properties, also known as attributes or qualities, are the characteristics or features of things. They can be intrinsic (inherent to the object) or extrinsic (dependent on the object's relationship with other things).

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