Meaning of the word genitive in English
What does genitive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
genitive
US /ˈdʒen.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈdʒen.ə.t̬ɪv/
Adjective
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relating to or denoting a case of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives that expresses possession or close association.
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In English, the apostrophe 's' is often used to form the genitive case, as in 'John's book'.
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Many languages have a distinct genitive case to show possession.
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Noun
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the genitive case.
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The word 'children's' is an example of a genitive.
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Latin grammar includes several cases, including the genitive.
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