Other definitions for -ive (2 of 2)
-ive
a suffix of adjectives (and nouns of adjectival origin) expressing tendency, disposition, function, connection, etc.: active; corrective; destructive; detective; passive; sportive.
Origin of -ive
2<Latin -īvus; in some words, representing French -ive, feminine of -if
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British Dictionary definitions for I've (1 of 2)
I've
/ (aɪv) /
contraction of
I have
British Dictionary definitions for -ive (2 of 2)
-ive
suffix
(forming adjectives) indicating a tendency, inclination, character, or quality: divisive; prohibitive; festive; massive
(forming nouns of adjectival origin): detective; expletive
Origin of -ive
2from Latin -īvus
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