Contiguous spaces would normally possess that characteristic, but unity was not simply a question of contiguity.

Neither, however, was sufficiently complete to determine whether they possess the characteristic autapomorphy.

Gaseous amines possess a characteristic ammonia smell, liquid amines have a distinctive fishy smell.

The leaves are usually glaucous, yet still green, and possess a characteristic crimson hook at the tip.

But the court understandably found that it did not 'possess any characteristics that distinguish it from other bottles available on the market'.