| Pronunciation: | | 'selfpu'zeshun
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool" |
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SELF-POSSESSION is a 15 letter word that starts with S. |
| | Synonyms: | | aplomb, assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid |
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| | See Also: | | calm, calmness, composure, equanimity |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Self`-pos*ses"sion\, n.
The possession of one's powers; calmness; self-command;
presence of mind; composure.
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