World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries所有物
Pronunciation / Transliteration: suǒyǒuwù
"这些都是他的私人所有物。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
The state of having, owning, or controlling something.
"The car is currently in my possession."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'possessio', originating from 'possidere' (to occupy, hold), formed from 'potis' (able, capable, master) and 'sedere' (to sit). It entered the English language in the late Middle English period via Old French, initially denoting the legal act of holding property and later expanding to mean anything owned.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Possession"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Possession" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
possession
Transliteration: possession
"Il a avoué être en possession de drogues."
Besitz
Transliteration: Besitz
"Dieses Buch ist in meinem Besitz."
possesso
Transliteration: possesso
"La polizia ha preso possesso dell'edificio."
posesión
Transliteration: posesión
"El cuadro es una valiosa posesión."
posse
Transliteration: posse
"Ele tomou posse do cargo ontem."
कब्ज़ा
Transliteration: kabza
"यह मकान मेरे कब्ज़े में है।"
所有物
Transliteration: suǒyǒuwù
"这些都是他的私人所有物。"
소유물
Transliteration: soyumul
"그것은 나의 소유물이 아니다."
所有
Transliteration: shoyū
"パスポートの所持を確認してください。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Chinese termsA person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
To divide something into sections or categories, especially in order to make it easier to manage or understand.
Complete disorder and confusion.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Possession"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.