What does possessively mean?
Definitions for possessively
pos·ses·sive·ly
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word possessively.
Princeton's WordNet
possessivelyadverb
in a possessive manner
"he was sleeping, one arm flung possessively across his wife"
Wiktionary
possessivelyadverb
in a possessive manner
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possessively
Possessively refers to the act or behavior of showing possession or ownership over something or someone. It often denotes a strong controlling nature or deep attachment, resulting in the desire to keep it to oneself, not wanting to share it with others. This term can apply to both objects and relationships.
Webster Dictionary
Possessivelyadverb
in a possessive manner
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of possessively in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of possessively in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of possessively in a Sentence
Relationships--of all kinds--are like sand held in your hand. Held loosely, with an open hand, the sand remains where it is. The minute you close your hand and squeeze tightly to hold on, the sand trickles through your fingers. You may hold onto some of it, but most will be spilled. A relationship is like that. Held loosely, with respect and freedom for the other person, it is likely to remain intact. But hold too tightly, too possessively, and the relationship slips away and is lost.
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