possessive

Letters that make possessive

s, o, e, p, i, v are letters that make 'possessive'

Words within possessive

sess, os, OS, si, PO, posse, SE, SSE, possess, SI, SS, iv, IV, Po, Es, Os, Se, Si are words within 'possessive'


4 possible definitions for 'possessive'

Possessive as "the case expressing ownership"

Under this definition, possessive is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

genitive, genitive case, possessive case have the same meaning as 'possessive'

possessive as a type

'possessive' can be a type of oblique, oblique case.

Types of possessive

attributive genitive, attributive genitive case are types of 'possessive'.


Possessive as "serving to express or indicate possession"

Under this definition, possessive is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

genitive has the same meaning as possessive

possessive as a category

'possessive' can be a category of grammar.

Pertain to possessive

genitive, genitive case, possessive, possessive case pertain to 'possessive'.

Example of possessive used within this context

"possessive pronouns", "the genitive endings"


Possessive as "having or showing a desire to control or dominate"

Under this definition, possessive is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of possessive

possessiveness, own, have, possess are derivatives of 'possessive'.

Similar to possessive

dominant is similar to possessive.

Example of possessive used within this context

"a possessive parent"


Possessive as "desirous of owning"

Under this definition, possessive is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of possessive

possessiveness, own, have, possess are derivatives of 'possessive'.

Similar to possessive

acquisitive is similar to possessive.

Example of possessive used within this context

"small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys"



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