Overview of noun possessive

The noun possessive has 1 sense

• genitive, genitive case, possessive, possessive case -- (the case expressing ownership)

Overview of adj possessive

The adj possessive has 3 senses

• possessive, genitive -- (serving to express or indicate possession; "possessive pronouns"; "the genitive endings")


• possessive -- (desirous of owning; "small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys")


• possessive -- (having or showing a desire to control or dominate; "a possessive parent")