Online English Dictionary

Online English Dictionary

possessive

Definition

possessive [adj]

1. serving to express or indicate possession; "possessive pronouns"; "the genitive endings"

2. desirous of owning; "small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys"

3. having or showing a desire to control or dominate; "a possessive parent"

possessive [noun]

1. the case expressing ownership

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Synonyms

noun
genitive, genitive case, possessive case

adj
selfish, clinging, overprotective, domineering, dominating, jealous, covetous, acquisitive, grasping

Antonyms

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