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Definition genitive in American English

genitive noun

[singular] noun
/ˈdʒenɪtɪv/
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a form of the noun or pronoun in the grammar of some languages, used to show possession. In English, this is shown by adding "'s" at the end of the word, for example "Sarah's birthday".

Definition genitive in American English