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possessive

noun

1 possessive

The case expressing ownership.

synonyms: genitive, genitive case, possessive case.

Dutch: genitief, genitivus
Polish: genetivus, dopełniacz

adjective

1 possessive

Serving to express or indicate possession:
— Possessive pronouns.

synonym: genitive.

Polish: dzierżawczy

2 possessive

Desirous of owning.

3 possessive

Having or showing a desire to control or dominate.

Polish: zaborczy


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