Possesses: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
possesses
[ pษหzษsษชz ]
ownership, control
To possess something means to have or own it. This can refer to physical items, skills, or attributes. Possession implies a degree of control or influence over the owned entity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She possesses a rare talent for music.
- He possesses all the necessary qualifications.
- The museum possesses an extensive collection of art.
Translations
Translations of the word "possesses" in other languages:
๐ต๐น possui
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเคพเคฐเคฃ เคเคฐเคคเคพ เคนเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช besitzt
๐ฎ๐ฉ memiliki
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะปะพะดัั
๐ต๐ฑ posiada
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท possรจde
๐ช๐ธ posee
๐น๐ท sahip
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุชูู
๐จ๐ฟ vlastnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ vlastnรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฅๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ ima
๐ฎ๐ธ รก
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธะตะปะตะฝะตะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ sahibdir
๐ฒ๐ฝ posee
Etymology
The word 'possesses' derives from the Latin 'possessio', which translates to 'having' or 'holding.' This Latin term comes from the combination of 'possidere', meaning 'to seize or take', and the prefix 'pos-' indicating its association with position or placement. The transition from Latin to Middle English saw the term evolve into 'possessen', eventually leading to the modern English form 'possess'. Throughout history, possession has often been linked to rights, ownership, and power dynamics within societies. The evolution of the word reflects broader themes of control and agency, particularly in legal and cultural contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,067 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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