Explanation
A linguistically marked relation of having, belonging, control, or enduring association between entities. It requires languages to organise very different relations as proximity or belonging, often distinguishing alienable ownership from kinship.
Example
In my house the possessive marks an alterable ownership relation, whereas my mother expresses an inalienable relation.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Possession” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Possessive classification divides possessive relations into grammatical classes; possession is the broader relation.
Effect on thought and perception
It requires languages to organise very different relations as proximity or belonging, often distinguishing alienable ownership from kinship.
Resonance
In the atlas, Possession closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-C → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 244
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Possession“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-244-002. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-244-002The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.