-ive

Latin

tending to, having the nature of

Suffix · means "tending to, having the nature of"

About the suffix -ive

A Latin suffix forming adjectives that describe a tendency or characteristic. Many "-ive" adjectives also function as nouns.

Roots often paired with -ive

Associated Words · 267

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activity

The state or quality of being active; activeness

executive

A senior manager; relating to administration or management

positive

optimistic or beneficial; certain or confirmed

effective

Producing the intended result; successful and operative

native

Belonging to one by birth or origin; a person born in a particular place

perspective

A point of view or outlook; the technique of depicting depth on a flat surface

active

Energetic and engaged in activity; currently operating

relatively

In comparison with something else; fairly

negative

Harmful or undesirable; less than zero; a refusal or photographic negative

expensive

Costing a lot of money; high in price

conservative

Tending to resist change; a person who favors traditional values

creative

Having the ability to produce original and imaginative ideas

alternative

A choice between two or more options; available as another option

initiative

The ability to act independently; a new plan or approach; the first step

competitive

Relating to competition; having a strong desire to win

objective

A goal or target; not influenced by personal bias; based on facts

relative

A family member; considered in comparison to something else

sensitive

Easily affected by stimuli or emotions; responsive to others' feelings

aggressive

Prone to attacking or arguing; forceful and determined

activist

A person who campaigns for political or social change

incentive

Something that motivates or encourages action, often a reward

attractive

Pleasing to look at; interesting or tempting enough to draw attention

extensive

Covering a large area or range; considerable in scope

defensive

Intended to protect against attack; overly sensitive to criticism