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genitive

adjective noun

Serving to express or indicate possession

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Word length
8
Starts with
G
Ends with
E
Contains
EN
Scrabble score
12

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Pronunciation

ˈdʒɛnətɪv

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Serving to express or indicate possession

    “Possessive pronouns”

noun

  1. The case expressing ownership

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