Meaning of the word possessing in English

What does possessing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

possessing

US /pəˈzɛsɪŋ/
UK /pəˈzɛsɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

having or owning something

Example:
He is a man possessing great wealth.
She has a strong desire for possessing knowledge.
2.

having a strong desire to control or dominate someone or something

Example:
His possessing nature made her feel suffocated.
She had a very possessing grip on her children's lives.