Possessive (adjective)

Relating to, showing, or denoting ownership or control.

Origin:

Derived from latin word 'possessus' meaning 'to hold or own'.

Examples:

1. The possessive form of the pronoun 'its' has no apostrophe.
2. She was possessive about her personal belongings and wouldn't let anyone else touch them.
3. He was very possessive about his car and wouldn't let anyone else drive it.
4. The possessive case in English is formed by adding an apostrophe and an 's' to the noun.
5. Her possessive behavior towards her boyfriend made their relationship unhealthy.