Possessive - Definition

possessive

adj 1: serving to express or indicate possession; "possessive
pronouns"; "the genitive endings" [syn: possessive,
genitive]
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"
n 1: the case expressing ownership [syn: genitive, genitive
case, possessive, possessive case]

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