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-ative
suffix forming adjectives
- of, relating to, or tending to
authoritative
informative
decorative
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of -ative1
Example Sentences
Regardless of the results of The Post’s simply worded poll of 0.01 percent of Native Americans, the word is a despicable slur that continues the centuries-old dehumanization of n ative people and does subtle but lasting psychological harm to n ative children.
In terms of general crispness for Apple devices, there will now be ative resolution to optimize At Bat for iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus.
San′ative, tending, or able, to heal: healing.—ns.
Talk′able, capable of talking, or of being talked about; Talk′ative, given to much talking: prating.—adv.
Sed′ative, tending to make sedate: moderating: allaying irritation or pain.—n. a medicine that allays irritation or pain.
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