possessive
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
noun
- 1
(grammar) The possessive case.
- 2
(grammar) A word used to indicate the possessive case.
adjective
- 1
Of or pertaining to ownership or possession.
- 2
(grammar) Indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.
- 3
Unwilling to yield possession of.
“He is very possessive of his car.”
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