-ive — tending to, having the nature of (affix)
-ive
tending to, having the nature of
Component
suffix
Latin · Marks a tendency or function (active, creative).
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expensive
A1
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
Costing a lot of money.
positive
B1
/ˈpɑzɪtɪv/
Hopeful, confident, and focused on good things.
sensitive
B2
/ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/
Easily upset or hurt by what people say or do.
attractive
A2
/əˈtɹæktɪv/
Pleasant to look at; good-looking.
active
B1
/ˈæk.tɪv/
busy doing things, especially physical activities
creative
A2
/kɹiˈeɪtɪv/
Having or showing original ideas and imagination.