Full Idea
Aristotle counts as general not only properties but also the kinds, into which objects fall, i.e. the genera, species, and differentiae of substances; and these are to be differentiated strictly from properties.
Gist of Idea
Aristotle distinguishes two different sorts of generality - kinds, and properties
Source
report of Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], kind) by Michael Frede - Individuals in Aristotle Intro
Book Reference
Frede,Michael: 'Essays in Ancient Philosophy' [University of Minnesota 1987], p.49
A Reaction
I take properties to be prior, since the kind of a thing is presumably decided by its properties. I'm increasingly thinking that 'general', 'generality' and 'generalisation' are far more useful words in philosophy than other words in that area.
Related Idea
Idea 16155 Aristotle promoted the importance of properties and objects (rather than general and particular) [Aristotle, by Frede,M]