POSSESSIVE

• (noun) the case expressing ownership

  synonyms : genitive , genitive case , possessive case

• (adj.) serving to express or indicate possession

  "possessive pronouns", "the genitive endings"

  synonyms : genitive

• (adj.) desirous of owning

  "small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys"

• (adj.) having or showing a desire to control or dominate

  "a possessive parent"

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