possessive — showing a desire to own or control someone or something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing a desire to own or control someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈzesɪv/
Korean meaning: 소유욕이 강한, 독점욕이 있는
Korean pronunciation: 퍼**제**시브
Example Sentences
- My cat is so possessive that it won't let other cats near its food bowl.
- The possessive form of 'children' is 'children's'.
- He's so possessive of his pizza that he counts each slice before sharing.
possessive
ADJECTIVE//pəˈzesɪv//
showing a desire to own or control someone or something
showing a desire to own or control someone or something
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free
When possessive turns aggressive, love becomes excessive!
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'possidere(소유하다)'에서 유래. 중세 시대 귀족들이 영토와 재산을 독점하려던 모습에서 나온 개념
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎵Rhyme
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free📝Examples
“My cat is so possessive that it won't let other cats near its food bowl.”
“The possessive form of 'children' is 'children's'.”
“He's so possessive of his pizza that he counts each slice before sharing.”
“Her possessive attitude toward her friends drove them away.”
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free