genitive

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gen·i·tive /ˈdʒenətɪv/ noun [countable]  technicalSLG a form of a noun in some languages which shows a relationship of possession or origin between one thing and another 〔某些语言中名词的〕属格，所有格 —genitive adjectiveOrigin genitive (1300-1400) Latin genitivus “of birth”, from gignere; → GENITAL

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genitive
gen‧i‧tive /ˈdʒenətɪv, ˈdʒenɪtɪv/ noun [countable]technical a form of a noun in some languages which shows a relationship of possession or origin between one thing and another
—genitive adjective

geni·tiveBrE /ˈdʒenətɪv/ 🔊NAmE /ˈdʒenətɪv/ 🔊 noun (grammar 语法) (in some languages 用于某些语言) the special form of a noun, a pronoun or an adjective that is used to show possession or close connection between two things 属格；所有格  ➡  compare ablative, accusative, dative, nominative, possessive noun, vocative ▸ geni·tive adjective