Dictionary Check: possessive

"possessive" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 17 points

Definition

adjective

serving to express or indicate possession

Example: "possessive pronouns"
Synonyms:
adjective

desirous of owning

Example: "small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys"
adjective

having or showing a desire to control or dominate

Example: "a possessive parent"
noun

the case expressing ownership

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