Old French · suffix
-if
characterized by
Words sharing this root
attentiveCarefully noticing and responding to what is happening.corrosiveEating away or destroying material through chemical action.excessiveMore than is reasonable, necessary, or acceptable.inventiveSkilled at thinking of new ideas or making new things.massifA compact group of mountains forming a distinct elevated block.massiveExtremely large or great.pensiveDeep in thought, often with a serious or sad mood.plaintiveExpressing sadness in sound or tone.