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What words end with the suffix -ive?

There are many words that end in the suffix "-ive." Here are some examples, grouped by category:

Adjectives:

* Descriptive: active, alternative, attractive, creative, effective, expensive, exclusive, impressive, informative, intensive, negative, positive, productive, protective, sensitive, subjective, supportive

* Relating to a Verb/Action: additive, assertive, conclusive, corrective, decisive, defensive, digestive, elusive, explosive, extensive, informative, persuasive, preventive, reflective, repetitive, resistive,

* Other: alive, captive, fugitive, primitive, relative,

Nouns:

* Abstract Concepts: initiative, objective, alternative, directive, narrative, perspective

* Things/Objects: derivative, locomotive,

Verbs:

* Relating to an Action: derive, strive

Note: The suffix "-ive" often indicates an adjective, but it can also be found in nouns and verbs.

This is just a small sample of the many words ending in "-ive." Remember, the suffix "-ive" is not always used to form an adjective; it can be part of different word types.

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