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Noun
S:
(n)
genitive
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genitive case
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possessive
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possessive case
(the case expressing ownership)
Adjective
S:
(adj)
possessive
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genitive
(serving to express or indicate possession)
"possessive pronouns"; "the genitive endings"
S:
(adj)
possessive
(desirous of owning)
"small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys"
S:
(adj)
possessive
(having or showing a desire to control or dominate)
"a possessive parent"