Possessive

Pronunciation

• IPA: pəˈzÉ›sɪv

Origin

From Latin possessivus ("of or pertaining to possession"), from possessiō ("possessing"), from possidēre ("to possess").

Full definition of possessive

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to ownership or possession.
2. (grammar) Indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.
3. Unwilling to yield possession of.He is very possessive of his car.

Noun

1. (grammar) The possessive case.
2. (grammar) A word used to indicate the possessive case.