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possessive
possessive
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
adjective
(
)
Desirous of owning
(
possessive
)
desirous of owning
Small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys
small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys
(
)
(grammar) serving to express or indicate possession
(
genitive
,
possessive
)
(grammar) serving to express or indicate possession
Possessive pronouns
possessive pronouns
The genitive endings
the genitive endings
Having or showing a desire to control or dominate
(
possessive
)
having or showing a desire to control or dominate
A possessive parent
a possessive parent
noun
The case expressing ownership
(
genitive
,
genitive case
,
possessive
,
possessive case
)
the case expressing ownership
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