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-ic, -ical, -ive, -ary, -ory
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -ic, -ical, -ive | Like, Pertaining To |
| poetic | (adj) of, relating to, or used in poetry; having an imaginative or sensitively emotional style or expression. |
| toxic | (adj) Containing poisonous substances. |
| heroic | (adj) Having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; very brave. |
| political | (adj) of or relating to the government or the public affairs of a country. |
| hysterical | (adj) Deriving from or affected by uncontrolled extreme emotion. |
| methodical | (adj) Done by using a careful and organized procedure; working in a very careful and organized way. |
| reflective | (adj) Providing a reflection; capable or reflecting light or other radiation; relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful. |
| assertive | (adj) Having or showing a confident and forceful personality. |
| descriptive | (adj) Giving information about how something or someone looks, sounds, etc.; using words to describe what something or someone is like. |
| -ary, -ory | Related To, Quality |
| migratory | (adj) Moving from one place to another at different times of the year; migrating regularly. |
| promissory | (adj) Conveying or implying a promise; indicating something to come; full of promise. |
| inflammatory | (adj) Relating to or causing inflammation of a part of the body; arousing angry or violent feelings. |
| mandatory | (adj) Required by a law or rule. |
| cautionary | (adj) Serving as a warning. |
| culinary | (adj) Used in or relating to cooking. |
| hereditary | (adj) passed or able to be passed from parent to child before birth. |
| momentary | (adj) Lasting a very short time; lasting only a moment. |