attribute v. aspect v. feature v. property

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I would like to ask you that for this context:

Classification according to the class is based on the hydraulic characteristics of a device, while classification according to
to the type is based on the specific physical attribute of the application.

Which of the followings means the same with physical attribute?

1) Physical aspect

2) Physical feature

3) Physical property

Source: Analysis and Design of Energy Systems by Hodge/Taylor

Thank you.

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

Which of the following (No -s) means the same as physical attribute?

Sorry, this is very technical language in a discipline that I've never studied. I would need a lot more context to understand how the authors are using the words "class," "type" and "application."
A "physical attribute" is something visible or measurable associated with someone or something. For example, physical fitness (an attribute of a person) may be described as a set of attributes that an individual has or has acquired which help in their ability to perform physical activity. Examples are endurance, strength, flexibility, speed and power.

Hhtt · Answer

AlpheccaStarsWhich of the following (No -s) means the same as physical attribute?Sorry, this is very technical language in a discipline that I've never studied. I would need a lot more context to understand how the authors are using the words "class," "type" and "application." A "physical attribute" is something visible or measurable associated with someone or something. For example, physical fitness (an attribute of a person) may be described as a set of attributes that an individual has or has acquired which help in their ability to perform physical activity. Examples are endurance, strength, flexibility, speed and power.

In that case, the author used the word attribute, for systems comprising of a lot movable parts or a lot of different units such as an cooling systems.

I will also search how the author use those words and I will give feedback here.

Thank you.

Vic Z · Answer

They all work in terms of pure language, but it would be best to find out the terminology and jargon that is most commonly used in the field and fit in with that.

Hhtt · Answer

Vic Z They all work in terms of pure language, but it would be best to find out the terminology and jargon that is most commonly used in the field and fit in with that.

I think it is indipendent from terminology. The author try to use a simple language He probably use it to mean "feature."
But the word feature might be the most common, comprehensive of words aspect, property, quality etc. The situation is physical so attribute also might mean property and I think property would be better because the system is physical and non-living as explained by Alphecca Stars in one of the previous replies.

Thank you.

AlpheccaStars · Answer

A "feature" is something desirable, something extra special, or a highlight.

Her best features are her large, dark eyes and long shiny hair.
This hotel room features a sauna bath and a massage chair.

Hhtt · Answer

AlpheccaStarsA "feature" is something desirable, something extra special, or a highlight.Her best features are her large, dark eyes and long shiny hair.This hotel room features a sauna bath and a massage chair.

But are attribute and property not something desirable or have positive meaning?

Can we say

1) Her best attributes are her large dark eyes and long shiny hair.

2) Sauna bath and message chair are properties of this hotel room.

Thank you.

AlpheccaStars · Answer

hhttBut are attribute and property not something desirable or have positive meaning?

No. Attributes and properties are neutral, neither positive nor negative.
Feature is often used for very special, desirable qualities, but it can also be neutral.

In a restaurant: our feature entree today is spicy chicken.

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