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possessive case vs oblique

oblique vs possessive case

possessive case and oblique both are nouns.

possessive case is not an adjective while oblique is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
possessive case Yes No No No
oblique Yes Yes No No
As nouns, oblique is a hypernym of possessive case; that is, oblique is a word with a broader meaning than possessive case:
  • possessive case: the case expressing ownership
  • oblique: any grammatical case other than the nominative
Other hypernyms of possessive case include oblique case.
possessive case (noun) oblique (noun)
the case expressing ownership a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso
any grammatical case other than the nominative
possessive case (adjective) oblique (adjective)
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
Difference between possessive case and oblique

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