Meaning & Definition of Possessive in English
English⟶
Possessive
/pəzɛsɪv/
noun
1. The case expressing ownership
synonym:
- genitive,
- genitive case,
- possessive,
- possessive case
adjective
1. Serving to express or indicate possession
- "Possessive pronouns"
- "The genitive endings"
synonym:
- possessive,
- genitive
2. Desirous of owning
- "Small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys"
synonym:
- possessive
3. Having or showing a desire to control or dominate
- "A possessive parent"
synonym:
- possessive