possessive

UK
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
US
/pəˈzɛsɪv/

Translations

possessivenoun
possessives
pl
UK
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
US
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
le possessifTerme grammatical.
In many languages, the possessive is marked by specific endings or particles.
Dans de nombreuses langues, le possessif est marqué par des terminaisons ou des particules spécifiques.
possessiveadjective
more possessive
Comp.
most possessive
Super.
UK
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
US
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
possessifSe dit d'une personne jalouse de ses biens ou cherchant à dominer.
He was very possessive of his toys and didn't like to share them with others.
Il était très possessif avec ses jouets et n'aimait pas les partager avec les autres.
possessifEn grammaire ou pour l'idée de possession/attachement exclusif.
In the sentence 'Sarah's book', 'Sarah's' is a possessive form.
Dans la phrase « Sarah's book », « Sarah's » est une forme possessive.

Definitions

possessivenoun
A grammatical term referring to a form of a noun or pronoun that indicates ownership or a relationship to something else.
In the sentence 'Sarah's book is on the table,' 'Sarah's' is a possessive form indicating that the book belongs to Sarah.
The grammatical case that expresses ownership or a similar relationship.
In many languages, the possessive is marked by specific endings or particles.
possessiveadjective
Relating to or denoting the case of nouns and pronouns expressing ownership.
In the sentence 'Sarah's book', 'Sarah's' is a possessive form.
Having or showing a desire to own or dominate.
He was very possessive of his toys and didn't like to share them with others.