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Meaning of possessive

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

possessive

Pronunciation:/pəˈzɛsɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. (grammar) The possessive case.

  2. (grammar) A word used to indicate the possessive case.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of or pertaining to ownership or possession.

  2. (grammar) Indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.

  3. Unwilling to yield possession of.

    Example: He is very possessive of his car.