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poss

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "poss" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
4 characters
English (US)
1syllable

poss

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, poss is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofposs

1adjective
  • Of or pertaining to ownership or possession.
  • (grammar) Indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.
  • Unwilling to yield possession of.

    Example: "He is very possessive of his car."

1adjective
  • (usually not comparable) Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.

    Synonyms: futurable

    Example: "It's not just possible, it's probable."

  • Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.

    Synonyms: achievable, doable, viable

    Example: "It's possible for anyone to learn to pay the bagpipes."

  • Being considered, e.g. for a position.

    Example: "Jones and Smith are both possible for the opening in sales."

  • Apparently valid, likely, plausible.

    Synonyms: likely, plausible

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