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Genitive

Verb / ˈdʒeˈnaɪ / Another word for genitive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The genitive case is a grammatical case used in some languages to show possession or relationship between nouns.

Synonyms & similar words

possessive possessivecase genitivecase possessive ownership relation belonging affiliation affinity attachment connection dependency linkage possession property proximity relatedness relationship responsibility tie tie-in identification correlation

Example sentences

  1. The genitive case is used to show that something belongs to someone.
  2. In English, the genitive is often indicated by adding an apostrophe and an 's' to the noun.
  3. In Latin, the genitive case is used to denote possession.
  4. The genitive form of 'cat' is 'cat's'.
  5. My friend's car is blue, indicating the genitive case.

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  • 'Genitive' is a word that helps us show possession or connection between things.
  • Learning about the genitive case can be fun and interesting.
  • The genitive allows us to express relationships between nouns.

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