Genitive Definition & Meaning

genitive
adjective
  1. serving to express or indicate possession; "possessive pronouns"; "the genitive endings"
noun
  1. the case expressing ownership

"Genitive" in song lyrics

See how genitive is used in real songs:

  • "adnominal genitive"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "genitive"

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