possessive

UK
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
US
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
possessiveсуществительное
possessives
множ.
UK
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
US
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
Переводы
The possessive form of 'cat' is 'cat's'.
Притяжательная форма слова 'cat' - это 'cat's'.
Определения
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.
possessiveприлагательное
more possessive
Срав.
most possessive
Превосх.
UK
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
US
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
Переводы
In English, 'my' is a possessive adjective.
В английском языке 'my' — это притяжательное прилагательное.
Определения
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.