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possessiv — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • clingy adj Overly dependent on or attached to another person, especially a partner.
  • possessive adj Reluctant to share or give up something one considers one's own.

Senses

possessiv is used for these senses in English:

  • clingy (informal, usually, derogatory) Pathetically attached to, or possessive of someone, usually a significant other.
  • possessive (grammar) Indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.
  • possessive pronoun (grammar) A pronoun which expresses possession.

clingy — full definition

  1. adj Overly dependent on or attached to another person, especially a partner.
  2. adj Tending to stick to a surface.

possessive — full definition

  1. adj Reluctant to share or give up something one considers one's own.
  2. noun The grammatical case or form showing ownership.

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