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What is the suffix in degenerative?

The suffix in "degenerative" is -ative.

Here's why:

* Root word: The root word is "degenerate," which means to decline or deteriorate.

* Suffix: The suffix "-ative" is added to the root word to form an adjective, meaning "tending to" or "characterized by."

Therefore, "degenerative" means "characterized by degeneration or decline."

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