Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
possessivo
Adjective
/pəˈzɛs.ɪv/
Definition
Possessive refers to a grammatical case or form used to show ownership or belonging.
Examples
- In the phrase ‘John’s book’, ‘John’s’ is in the possessive form showing that the book belongs to John.
- The possessive pronoun ‘his’ shows ownership, as in ‘This is his car.’
Meaning
In language, possessive indicates something that belongs to someone or something.
Synonyms
- Owning
- Possessing
- Belonging