"-ive" meaning in English

See -ive in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Suffix

IPA: /ɪv/ Forms: -ive
Head templates: {{suffix}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Used to form adjectives from verbs, meaning "having the nature of" or "tending to."
    Sense id: simple--ive-en-suffix-z63yVQ92
  2. Used to form nouns that indicate a person or thing that performs a specific action.
    Sense id: simple--ive-en-suffix-HV8FXs4H
     
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      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "Her attitude was very creative. (create + ive)"
        },
        {
          "text": "The new policy had a restrictive effect on trade. (restrict + ive)"
        }
      ],
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      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "He is a key representative of the company. (represent + ive)"
        }
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        "Used to form nouns that indicate a person or thing that performs a specific action."
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      "ipa": "/ɪv/"
    }
  ],
  "word": "-ive"
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        {
          "text": "Her attitude was very creative. (create + ive)"
        },
        {
          "text": "The new policy had a restrictive effect on trade. (restrict + ive)"
        }
      ],
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        "Used to form adjectives from verbs, meaning \"having the nature of\" or \"tending to.\""
      ]
    },
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        {
          "text": "He is a key representative of the company. (represent + ive)"
        }
      ],
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        "Used to form nouns that indicate a person or thing that performs a specific action."
      ]
    }
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    }
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