schesis

noun

ˈskē|sə̇s,

-ke|

plural scheses

|ˌsēz

obsolete

: general state or disposition of the body or mind or of one thing with regard to other things : habitude, relation

Word History

Etymology

Greek, condition, quality, relation; akin to Greek echein, schein to have, hold

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!