Postessive

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The postessive case uncountable
Adjective
  1. 1
    Indicating a position behind something. not-comparable

    "Northeast Caucasian languages like Lezgian and Agul have a postessive case."

Example

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"Northeast Caucasian languages like Lezgian and Agul have a postessive case."

Etymology

From post- + essive.

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