genitive

/dʒɛnɪtɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or constituting a grammatical case expressing relationship or possession

“The genitive case is used to express possession in many languages.”

2. noun

a grammatical case expressing relationship or possession

“The genitive is a grammatical case used in many languages.”

3. noun

a word or phrase expressing relationship or possession

“The genitive form of the noun is used to express possession.”

Synonyms

  • attributive
  • possessive

Antonyms

  • nominative