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genitive vs possessive case

possessive case vs genitive

genitive and possessive case both are nouns.

genitive is an adjective but possessive case is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
genitive Yes Yes No No
possessive case Yes No No No
As nouns, genitive and possessive case are synonyms defined as:
  • genitive and possessive case: the case expressing ownership
Other synonyms of genitive include genitive case, possessive.
genitive (noun) possessive case (noun)
the case expressing ownership the case expressing ownership
genitive (adjective) possessive case (adjective)
serving to express or indicate possession
Difference between genitive and possessive case

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