POSSESSIVE
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of POSSESSIVE
(grammar) The possessive case.
(grammar) A word used to indicate the possessive case.
Of or pertaining to ownership or possession.
(grammar) Indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.
Unwilling to yield possession of.
"He is very possessive of his car."
Examples of POSSESSIVE in a Sentence
- "He is very possessive of his car."
Word Details
Is POSSESSIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, POSSESSIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: POSSESSIVE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for POSSESSIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | o | s | s | e | s | s | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in POSSESSIVE
100 words from the letters in POSSESSIVE
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How to Use POSSESSIVE in Word Games
POSSESSIVE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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