An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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-ive
  -ای، -انده  
-i (#), -andé (#)
Fr.: -if  

A suffix forming adjectives from verbs expressing tendency, disposition, function, connection, etc.: active; corrective; destructive; detective; passive; sportive.

Etymology (EN): From L. -ivus, but sometimes from O.Fr. -if.

Etymology (PE): -i and -andé current suffixes.