noun
- The case expressing ownership.
- synonyms: genitive, genitive case, possessive case
adjective
- Serving to express or indicate possession.
- usage: "possessive pronouns"; "the genitive endings"
- synonyms: genitive
- Desirous of owning.
- usage: "small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys"
- Having or showing a desire to control or dominate.
- usage: "a possessive parent"
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