-ive
Latintending 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
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