Definitions for possessive
Overview of noun possessive
The noun possessive has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. genitive, genitive case, possessive, possessive case
(the case expressing ownership)
Overview of adj possessive
The adj possessive has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (1) possessive, genitive
(serving to express or indicate possession; "possessive pronouns"; "the genitive endings")
2. (1) possessive
(desirous of owning; "small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys")
3. possessive
(having or showing a desire to control or dominate; "a possessive parent")
