English · Adjectives
possessive
pəˈzesɪv
[pəˈzesɪv]
wanting to control or keep someone
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Demanding total attention or control over someone.
Example
He became possessive and jealous in the relationship.
He became possessive and jealous in the relationship.
Etymology
From Latin 'possessivus', from 'possidere' meaning 'to own'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes controlling behaviour in relationships.