I've

¹

[ ahyv ]

1. contraction of I have.

-ive

²

1. a suffix of adjectives (and nouns of adjectival origin) expressing tendency, disposition, function, connection, etc.:

   active; corrective; destructive; detective; passive; sportive.

I've

¹

/ aɪv /

contraction of

1. I have

-ive

²

suffix

1. forming adjectives indicating a tendency, inclination, character, or quality

   massive

   festive

   prohibitive

   divisive

2. ( forming nouns of adjectival origin )

   expletive

   detective

Usage Note

See contraction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of I've¹

< Latin -īvus; in some words, representing French -ive, feminine of -if

Word History and Origins

Origin of I've¹

from Latin -īvus