Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-possession

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.32 in modern English

Syllables
self---pos-ses-sion
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
6
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A confidence in one's own powers.

Uncountable

noun

Calmness and composure, especially when under stress.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English possession English self-possession From self- + possession.

Usage

Synonyms

self-control possession willpower will power self-command self-will

Questions

What does self-possession mean?
A confidence in one's own powers.
Where does self-possession come from?
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English possession English self-possession From self- + possession.

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