possessive possessive /pəˈzɛsɪv/

adjective

1. () 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
   
2. () (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
   
3. 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

1. The case expressing ownership  ( genitive , genitive case , possessive , possessive case )
   the case expressing ownership