genitival

adjective

gen·​i·​ti·​val ˌje-nə-ˈtī-vəl How to pronounce genitival (audio)
: of, relating to, or formed with or from the genitive case
genitivally adverb

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of genitival was in 1806

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Cite this Entry

“Genitival.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genitival. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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