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possessive

nounadjective /pəzɛsɪv/ 3 syllables 10 letters Scrabble 15 WWF 17
Definitions
noun

the case expressing ownership

adjective

serving to express or indicate possession

“possessive pronouns”

adjective

desirous of owning

“small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys”

adjective

having or showing a desire to control or dominate

“a possessive parent”

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