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- [puh-zes-uh-ree]
- /pəˈzɛs ə ri/
- /pə.ˈze.sə.rɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puh-zes-uh-ree]
- /pəˈzɛs ə ri/
Definitions of possessory word
- adjective possessory of or relating to a possessor or to possession: registration of possessory claims. 1
- adjective possessory arising from possession: a possessory interest. 1
- adjective possessory having possession: possessory landholdings. 1
- adjective possessory of, relating to, or having possession 0
- adjective possessory arising out of, depending upon, or concerned with possession 0
- adjective possessory of, being, or characterizing a possessor 0
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Origin of possessory
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Late Latin possessōrius, equivalent to Latin possed-, stem of possidēre to possess (see possession) + -tōrius -tory1, with dt > ss
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Parts of speech for Possessory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
possessory popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
possessory usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for possessory
adjective possessory
- envying — Present participle of envy.
- jealous — feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages (often followed by of): He was jealous of his rich brother.
- monopolising — Present participle of monopolise.
- monopolizing — to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of.
Antonyms for possessory
adjective possessory
- dispossessory — to put (a person) out of possession, especially of real property; oust.
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