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oblique vs possessive

possessive vs oblique

oblique and possessive both are nouns.

oblique and possessive both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oblique Yes Yes No No
possessive Yes Yes No No
As nouns, possessive is a hyponym of oblique; that is, possessive is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than oblique:
  • oblique: any grammatical case other than the nominative
  • possessive: the case expressing ownership
oblique (noun) possessive (noun)
a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso the case expressing ownership
any grammatical case other than the nominative
oblique (adjective) possessive (adjective)
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled serving to express or indicate possession
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading desirous of owning
having or showing a desire to control or dominate
Difference between oblique and possessive

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