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possessive vs genitive case

genitive case vs possessive

possessive and genitive case both are nouns.

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

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

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