possessing

Meanings

• verb

  having or holding something, especially a right or title, as an owner or controller

  - "He is in possession of the winning ticket."
  - "The thief was found in possession of stolen goods."

• verb

  having or exhibiting a power or influence over someone or something

  - "She possesses a great deal of knowledge on the subject."
  - "The company possesses a monopoly in the market."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

seise , inhold

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with possessing
depossession , possessiveness , compossessing

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Variants

List of all variants of possessing that leads to same result
possess , possessed , possesses , possessing , possessor , possessors

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Forms

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present tense: possess, possesses, possessing, past tense: possessed, past participle: possessed

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Etymology

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Old French possesser from past participle of tenir to hold, keep

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Trivia

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1. The word 'possession' comes from the Latin word 'possessio', meaning 'occupation' or 'seizure'.

2. In some legal contexts, possession can refer to both actual physical possession and constructive possession, where one has the right to control an object even if they don't have it in their possession at that moment.

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Related Concepts

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1. ownership: A relationship between a person or group and a thing or property, typically involving a right to use, control, or dispose of it.

2. control: The power to influence or direct people, events, or the course of action.

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Quotes

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1. What does matter is that we come to recognize that playfulness, as a philosophical stance, can be very serious, indeed; and, moreover, that it "possesses" an unfailing capacity to arouse ridicule and hostility in those among us who crave certainty, reverence, and restraint.

   - Tom Robbins,{it}Harper's{/it},September 2004

2. What would "possess" seemingly sane people to treat concrete walls like trampolines?

   - Alice Park,{it}Time{/it},16 Apr. 2007

3. People who experience specific colors when looking at particular letters, such as seeing sky blue when shown an R, "possess" an unusual abundance of connections in brain areas involved in word and color perception, a new brain-imaging investigation finds.

   - Bruce Bower,{it}Science News{/it},26 May 2007

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Culture

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In literature and art, possessing can refer to the idea of control or ownership, often explored in themes of power, jealousy, and obsession.

How to Memorize "possessing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine holding an object in your hands, feeling its weight and texture, and picturing yourself as the owner or controller of that object.

2. associate
   

   - Link the word 'possessing' with words like 'ownership', 'control', and 'dominion' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase, such as 'Possession is nine-tenths of the law' or 'Possessing power means controlling your domain'.

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