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-ive, -ative, -tive
2-3 Grade 5 Greek/Latin Roots
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -ive, -ative, -tive | the state of doing or being |
| adhesive | a substance used for holding things together, glue or tape |
| alternative | something that can be chosen in place of another |
| defensive | behaving in a way that shows you feel people are criticizing you |
| detective | a person whose job is to find information and investigate crimes |
| effective | producing the result that was hoped for |
| evasive | acting in a way that avoids giving an honest and complete response; allowing one to avoid, escape, or fail to do something |
| imperative | very important; urgent |
| intuitive | having the ability to know or understand things without evidence |
| narrative | a message that tells about events or things that have happened |
| supportive | giving support or assistance |