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possessive

adjectivemasculinegeneral usecommon/pusɨˈsivu/pos·ses·si·vo

Definition

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(Grammar) Indicating possession. (General) Having or showing a desire to control or dominate.

Usage examples

'My', 'your', 'his' are possessive adjectives.
His possessive attitude eventually drove his friends away.

Common combinations

possessive adjectivepossessive pronounpossessive behavior