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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

genitive

/ˈdʒɛnɪtɪv/ noun · British & US
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What does genitive mean?

noun

The grammatical case that expresses a relationship between a noun and a noun or pronoun indicating possession, attribute, or origin. It is used to indicate that one noun belongs to or is associated with another.

Example

"The car's engine was making a strange noise."

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