possessionate en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- pə-zĕsh′ən-ət
- /pəˈzɛʃ.ən.ət/ (Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation, Scotland)
- (Southern-England) audio
- /pʌˈzɛʃ.ʌn.ʌt/ (Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation, Scotland, also)
- /pəˈzeʃ.ən.ət/ (Australia, New-Zealand, Received-Pronunciation)
- /poˈzɛ(ː)ʃ.on.aʈ/ (India)
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English possessionate.
Meanings
- (obsolete) Having possessions.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most possessionate | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more possessionate | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |