Meaning of genitive in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒɛnədɪv/

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  1. Noun

    genitive

    Definitions

    1. the case expressing ownership

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    genitive

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French genitif, -ive or Latin genitivus (casus)‘(case) of production or origin’, from gignere‘beget’

    Definitions

    1. serving to express or indicate possession

    Examples

    • « possessive pronouns »
    • « the genitive endings »

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