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Uncommonpossessive
The correct spelling is possessive.
How to pronounce possessive
noun
IPA: /pəˈzɛsɪv/
Say it like: Pos-ses-siv-e
The correct spelling is possessive. (grammar) The possessive case. For example: "He is very possessive of his car."
Usage Examples
“He is very possessive of his car.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(grammar) The possessive case.
- 2.(grammar) A word used to indicate the possessive case.
adjective
- 1.Of or pertaining to ownership or possession.
- 2.(grammar) Indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.
- 3.Unwilling to yield possession of.
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