reflexive possessive

English

Etymology

Examples
He will use his tools. → He will use his own tools. She treats it as her property. → She treats it as her personal property.

From reflexive +‎ possessive.

Noun

reflexive possessive (plural reflexive possessives)

1. (grammar) A grammatical construction in which the object of a clause is stated to be in the possession of the subject.

Usage notes

• In English, reflexive possession is usually conveyed only for clarification or emphasis, by using the word own after a pronoun that refers to the subject (e.g. her own). In some other languages, expression of reflexive possession may be automatic and obligatory.

Derived terms

• reflexive possessive pronoun