-ive, -ative, itive Suffixes

adhesive

a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together

additive

a substance which is added to food in order to improve its taste or appearance

adjective

a word that describes a noun

assertive

acting with confidence and force

apprehensive

anxious or fearful that something bad or un pleasant will happen

deductive

based on reason on logical analysis of available facts

abrasive

causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down

accumulative

gathering or growing by gradual increases

aggressive

hostile and unfriendly in the way one expresses oneself

abusive

insulting, physically harmful

compulsive

obsessive, fanatic

sensitive

quick to detect or respond to slight changes

automotive

related to vehicle design and manufacturing

creative

relating to or involving the imagination or original ideas

descriptive

serving or seeking to describe

decisive

settling an issue quickly, producing a definite result

proactive

taking action to identify and prevent potential problems

corrosive

tending to cause metal materials to break

transformative

to undergo a change in form or appearance

defensive

used or intended to protect