possessee

English

Etymology

possess +‎ -ee.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɒˈzɛsiː/

Noun

possessee (plural possessees)

1. (grammar) Verb complement in some languages or some constructions of a given language; the noun which is possessed.
2. The subject of a possession by a demon or spirit.

Synonyms

• (Verb complement): complement
• (subject of a possession): energumen

Antonyms

• possessor
• subject

Translations

verb complement

• French: possédé (fr), complément (fr)
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