B1 noun Neutral

خصائص

/xaˈsˤaːʔisˤ/

The distinguishing features or qualities that belong to a person, place, or thing. It is used to identify and categorize objects or concepts in scientific or social studies.

Examples

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1

ما هي خصائص الشخصية الناجحة؟

What are the characteristics of a successful personality?

2

يجب دراسة خصائص التربة قبل الزراعة.

The soil characteristics must be studied before planting.

3

تتميز هذه المادة بخصائص فريدة.

This material is characterized by unique features.

Word Family

Noun
خاصية
Verb
خصّ
Adverb
خصوصاً
Adjective
خاص
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Khass' (Special) — Khassa'is are things that make something special or specific.

Quick Quiz

من أهم ____ هذا المعدن أنه لا يصدأ.

Correct!

The correct answer is: خصائص

Examples

1

ما هي خصائص الشخصية الناجحة؟

everyday

What are the characteristics of a successful personality?

2

يجب دراسة خصائص التربة قبل الزراعة.

academic

The soil characteristics must be studied before planting.

3

تتميز هذه المادة بخصائص فريدة.

formal

This material is characterized by unique features.

4

ناقشنا خصائص السوق الجديد في الاجتماع.

business

We discussed the characteristics of the new market in the meeting.

5

بصراحة، خصائصك لا تناسب هذا العمل.

informal

Honestly, your traits don't suit this job.

Word Family

Noun
خاصية
Verb
خصّ
Adverb
خصوصاً
Adjective
خاص

Common Collocations

خصائص فيزيائية physical characteristics
خصائص كيميائية chemical properties
خصائص مشتركة common characteristics
تحديد الخصائص defining characteristics
دراسة الخصائص studying the characteristics

Common Phrases

بناءً على خصائص

based on characteristics

تغيير الخصائص

changing the characteristics

مجموعة من الخصائص

a set of characteristics

Often Confused With

خصائص vs ميزات

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in IELTS Reading and Writing to describe data or scientific phenomena.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use the singular 'khasiyya' when they mean the plural 'khassa'is' in general descriptions.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Khass' (Special) — Khassa'is are things that make something special or specific.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Arabic root (kh-s-s) meaning to distinguish or specify.

Grammar Patterns

Used as a plural noun (Muntaha al-Jumu') Often followed by an Idafa (genitive construction)

Quick Quiz

من أهم ____ هذا المعدن أنه لا يصدأ.

Correct!

The correct answer is: خصائص

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