possessee

English

Etymology

possess +‎ -ee.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /pɒˈzɛsiː/

Noun

possessee (plural possessees)

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

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

Translations

verb complement

French: possédé (fr), complément (fr)

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