>> ZG·Lingua >  >> Applied Linguistics >> Translation studies

What does - ively -ive-ate means as a suffix?

You've got a few suffixes mixed up there! Let's break them down:

* -ive: This suffix is used to form adjectives. It often indicates a state, quality, or characteristic. For example:

* active (having the quality of being active)

* creative (having the quality of being creative)

* passive (having the quality of being passive)

* -ly: This suffix is used to form adverbs. It indicates manner, way, or degree. For example:

* actively (in an active way)

* creatively (in a creative way)

* passively (in a passive way)

* -ate: This suffix can have several meanings depending on the word it's attached to:

* To make or cause: For example, "activate" (to make something active)

* To treat or act upon: For example, "medicate" (to treat with medicine)

* To be or have a particular quality: For example, "fortunate" (having good luck)

There is no common suffix "-ively" or "-ive-ate".

It's important to understand the meanings and uses of suffixes to ensure you are using them correctly and effectively in your writing.

Copyright © www.zgghmh.com ZG·Lingua All rights reserved.