Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ative
Suffix
/ˈeɪtɪv/
Definition
Pertaining to or characterized by a specified quality or action.
Examples
- Creative – Having the ability to make new things or think of new ideas.
- Investigative – Relating to or having a tendency to investigate or inquire.
- Native – Associated with the place or environment in which a person was born or a thing originated.
Meaning
The suffix ‘ative’ often indicates a tendency or inclination towards a particular action or state.
Synonyms
- Active
- Productive
- Imaginative
- Engaged
