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noun
The quality of being possessive (indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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Synonyms: possessiveness
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The quality of being possessive (unwilling to yield possession).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare, uncountable
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Synonyms: possessiveness
Antonyms: none provided
History
From possessive + -ity.
