reflexive possessive
English edit
Etymology edit
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From reflexive + possessive.
Noun edit
reflexive possessive (plural reflexive possessives)
- (grammar) An auxiliary grammatical construction in which the object of a clause is stated to be in the possession of the subject; usually as way to clarify, specify or emphasize the overall meaning of the statement.
Usage notes edit
In English, reflexive possession is usually conveyed by using the word own after a pronoun that refers to the subject: e.g. "her own".