noun
- The plural of possessedness; the state or quality of being possessed, controlled, or dominated by a force, emotion, or idea.
Usage: Rare; typically used in formal or literary contexts.; Often refers to psychological or spiritual states of being controlled or obsessed.
Examples
- The various possessednesses described in the psychological study revealed patterns of obsessive behavior.
- Her possessednesses by different artistic visions shaped her creative output over the years.
- The novel explores multiple possessednesses that drive the characters toward their fates.
- Spiritual possessednesses have been documented across many cultures throughout history.