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The genitive possessive, often referred to as the possessive case, is a grammatical construction used to indicate ownership, possession, or a close relationship between two nouns. In many languages, this is achieved by adding a specific suffix or by using a separate word.

For example, in English, the genitive possessive is typically formed by adding an apostrophe and an 's' to a singular noun (e.g., "the dog's bone") or just an apostrophe to a plural noun ending in 's' (e.g., "the students' papers"). For irregular plural nouns, the apostrophe and 's' are used (e.g., "the children's toys"). The genitive possessive can also be formed using the preposition "of" (e.g., "the roof of the house"), though this construction is more common with inanimate objects and abstract concepts.

The function of the genitive possessive extends beyond simple ownership. It can also denote origin (e.g., "a man's voice"), authorship (e.g., "Shakespeare's plays"), or a part-whole relationship (e.g., "the leg of the table"). In some contexts, it can indicate a characteristic or quality associated with a noun (e.g., "a fool's errand"). Understanding the genitive possessive is crucial for accurate sentence construction and clear communication in languages that utilize this grammatical feature.