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Vocabulary Entry
genitive
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A grammatical case that indicates possession or relationship.
Example Sentences
"In the sentence 'John's book', 'John's' is in the genitive case."
"Different languages have varying rules for the use of the genitive."
"The genitive form can be used to show ownership, like 'the cat's toy'."
A
adjective
Relating to or denoting a grammatical case expressing possession.
Example Sentences
"In many languages, the genitive case can modify nouns."
"The genitive adjective highlights the relationship between entities."
"Learning about genitive constructions can enhance your understanding of syntax."