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Possessive

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Adjective

jealously opposed to the personal independence of, or to any influence other than one's own upon, a child, spouse, etc.
desirous of possessing, esp. excessively so
Young children are so possessive they will not allow others to play with their toys; a possessive lover.
of or pertaining to possession or ownership.
Grammar .
indicating possession, ownership, origin, etc. His in his book is a possessive adjective. His in The book is his is a possessive pronoun.
noting or pertaining to a case that indicates possession, ownership, origin, etc., as, in English, John's in John's hat.

Noun Grammar .

the possessive case.
a form in the possessive.

Synonyms

adjective
acquisitive , avaricious , controlling , craving , desirous , dominating , grabby , grasping , hoggish , selfish , clutching

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