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- Used to form adjectives from verbs, meaning "having the nature of" or "tending to."
- Her attitude was very creative. (create + ive)
- The new policy had a restrictive effect on trade. (restrict + ive)
- Used to form nouns that indicate a person or thing that performs a specific action.
- He is a key representative of the company. (represent + ive)