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Definition of Possessive
1. Noun. The case expressing ownership.
Exact synonyms: Genitive, Genitive Case, Possessive Case
Generic synonyms: Oblique, Oblique Case
Specialized synonyms: Attributive Genitive, Attributive Genitive Case
Generic synonyms: Oblique, Oblique Case
Specialized synonyms: Attributive Genitive, Attributive Genitive Case
2. Adjective. Serving to express or indicate possession. "The genitive endings"
3. Adjective. Desirous of owning. "Small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys"
4. Adjective. Having or showing a desire to control or dominate. "A possessive parent"
Definition of Possessive
1. a. Of or pertaining to possession; having or indicating possession.
2. n. The possessive case.
Definition of Possessive
1. [n -S]