Definition of possessing

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

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Witch :: Witch (n.) One who practices the black art, or magic; one regarded as possessing supernatural or magical power by compact with an evil spirit, esp. with the Devil; a sorcerer or sorceress; -- now applied chiefly or only to women, but formerly used of men as well..
Self-luminous :: Self-luminous (a.) Possessing in itself the property of emitting light.
Consistent :: Consistent (a.) Possessing firmness or fixedness; firm; hard; solid.
Slow-witted :: Slow-witted (a.) Dull of apprehension; not possessing quick intelligence.
Unlovely :: Unlovely (a.) Not lovely; not amiable; possessing qualities that excite dislike; disagreeable; displeasing; unpleasant.
Worthy :: Worthy (n.) Having worth or excellence; possessing merit; valuable; deserving; estimable; excellent; virtuous.
Diacaustic :: Diacaustic (a.) Pertaining to, or possessing the properties of, a species of caustic curves formed by refraction. See Caustic surface, under Caustic..
Prose :: Prose (a.) Possessing or exhibiting unpoetical characteristics; plain; dull; prosaic; as, the prose duties of life..
Possessing :: Possessing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Posses.
Proud :: Proud (superl.) Possessing or showing too great self-esteem; overrating one's excellences; hence, arrogant; haughty; lordly; presumptuous..
Quadrinodal :: Quadrinodal (a.) Possessing four nodes; as, quadrinodal curves..
Denominative :: Denominative (a.) Possessing, or capable of possessing, a distinct denomination or designation; denominable..
Sanctimonious :: Sanctimonious (a.) Possessing sanctimony; holy; sacred; saintly.
Secondary :: Secondary (a.) Possessing some quality, or having been subject to some operation (as substitution), in the second degree; as, a secondary salt, a secondary amine, etc. Cf. primary..
Souled :: Souled (a.) Furnished with a soul; possessing soul and feeling; -- used chiefly in composition; as, great-souled Hector..
Acquisitiveness :: Acquisitiveness (n.) The faculty to which the phrenologists attribute the desire of acquiring and possessing.
Prepossessing :: Prepossessing (a.) Tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive; as, a prepossessing manner..
Pretension :: Pretension (n.) A claim made, whether true or false; a right alleged or assumed; a holding out the appearance of possessing a certain character; as, pretensions to scholarship..
Tetradic :: Tetradic (a.) Of or pertaining to a tetrad; possessing or having the characteristics of a tetrad; as, a carbon is a tetradic element..
Homographic :: Homographic (a.) Possessing the property of homography.
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