possessive

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Learn the meaning of possessive with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

possessive

(adjective)

Meaning

wanting to control or own something

Example

"She was possessive of her favourite toy."

Synonyms

jealouscontrollingprotective

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin possessivus, meaning to possess.
Related word forms
  • noun: possessiveness