Definition of possessing

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Possessing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Posses.

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Capable :: Capable (a.) Possessing legal power or capacity; as, a man capable of making a contract, or a will..
Sane :: Sane (a.) Mentally sound; possessing a rational mind; having the mental faculties in such condition as to be able to anticipate and judge of the effect of one's actions in an ordinary maner; -- said of persons.
Ostracoidea :: Ostracoidea (n. pl.) An order of Entomostraca possessing hard bivalve shells. They are of small size, and swim freely about..
Crunodal :: Crunodal (a.) Possessing, or characterized by, a crunode; -- used of curves..
Crisp :: Crisp (a.) Possessing a certain degree of firmness and freshness; in a fresh, unwilted condition..
Creditable :: Creditable (a.) Deserving or possessing reputation or esteem; reputable; estimable.
Denominative :: Denominative (a.) Possessing, or capable of possessing, a distinct denomination or designation; denominable..
Sanctimonious :: Sanctimonious (a.) Possessing sanctimony; holy; sacred; saintly.
Palatine :: Palatine (a.) Of or pertaining to a palace, or to a high officer of a palace; hence, possessing royal privileges..
Slow-witted :: Slow-witted (a.) Dull of apprehension; not possessing quick intelligence.
Quadrinodal :: Quadrinodal (a.) Possessing four nodes; as, quadrinodal curves..
Type :: Type (n.) A general form or structure common to a number of individuals; hence, the ideal representation of a species, genus, or other group, combining the essential characteristics; an animal or plant possessing or exemplifying the essential characteristics of a species, genus, or other group. Also, a group or division of animals having a certain typical or characteristic structure of body maintained within the group..
Isothermobathic :: Isothermobathic (a.) Of or pertaining to an isothermobath; possessing or indicating equal temperatures in a vertical section, as of the ocean..
Metameric :: Metameric (a.) Having the same elements united in the same proportion by weight, and with the same molecular weight, but possessing a different structure and different properties; as, methyl ether and ethyl alcohol are metameric compounds. See Isomeric..
Prose :: Prose (a.) Possessing or exhibiting unpoetical characteristics; plain; dull; prosaic; as, the prose duties of life..
Insinuation :: Insinuation (n.) The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.
Cacodyl :: Cacodyl (n.) Alkarsin; a colorless, poisonous, arsenical liquid, As2(CH3)4, spontaneously inflammable and possessing an intensely disagreeable odor. It is the type of a series of compounds analogous to the nitrogen compounds called hydrazines..
Profane :: Profane (a.) Not sacred or holy; not possessing peculiar sanctity; unconsecrated; hence, relating to matters other than sacred; secular; -- opposed to sacred, religious, or inspired; as, a profane place..
Homographic :: Homographic (a.) Possessing the property of homography.
Property :: Property (a.) The exclusive right of possessing, enjoying, and disposing of a thing; ownership; title..
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