POSSESSIVE
(adj., noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Possessive.
Possessive - as an adjective
Serving to express or indicate possession
Example: "Possessive pronouns"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
genitive12Possessive - as a noun
The case expressing ownership
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
genitive12genitive casepossessive caseHypernyms (Closely Related)
oblique18oblique caseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Possessive - as an adjective satellite
Desirous of owning
Example: "Small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys"
Having or showing a desire to control or dominate
Example: "A possessive parent"
Example Sentences
"The man's possessive made him jealous of anyone who spoke to his girlfriend."
"Her possessive over her belongings was evident by the way she labeled everything."
"The possessive in the sentence is indicated by an apostrophe before the s."
"His possessive behavior towards his younger sister was concerning."
"The dog's possessive over his food bowl made it difficult for anyone to approach."
Word Game Points
Is POSSESSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, possessive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POSSESSIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is POSSESSIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, possessive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOSSESSIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is POSSESSIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, possessive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOSSESSIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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