The Meaning of Suffix IVE

Words with the Suffix IVE

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The suffix IVE means CAUSING, MAKING

cooperative
digestive
abusive
assertive
affirmative
cohesive

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COOPERATIVE

Definition: working together, mutual assistance

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Sentence example: Household chores are so much easier when children are cooperative.

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DIGESTIVE

Definition: relating to or aiding the digesting of food

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Sentence example: The McVitie’s Digestive biscuit (created in 1892), was given its name due to the high baking soda content which was thought to aid food digestion.

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ABUSIVE

Definition: wrongly used, causing physical harm, or swearing and using bad language

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Sentence example: When the bus didn’t stop, the lady became quite abusive toward the driver.

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ASSERTIVE

Definition: showing confidence, forcefulness

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Sentence example: Margaret Thatcher gained a reputation for being a very assertive leader.

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 1979-1990

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AFFIRMATIVE

Definition: giving consent or approval, answering ‘yes’

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Sentence example: When asked if he supported any political party he answered in the affirmative.

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CAUSATIVE

Definition: acting as an agent or cause

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Sentence example: Working with asbestos many years ago when the danger was not understood, has been a causative factor of thousands of people dying each year from lung cancer.

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So when you see words with the suffix IVE, look for a connection with CAUSING, MAKING

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If you are interested in the meaning of suffix IVE, be sure to check another entry in The Suffixes Guide:
Meaning of Suffix SHIP – Words With Suffix SHIP

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