The word "ive" is neither a prefix, suffix, nor a root. "Ive" is not a standalone word or morpheme in the English language. It is commonly seen as a part of words such as "active," "creative," "positive," etc. In these cases, "ive" is a suffix that forms adjectives from nouns or verbs. However, on its own, "ive" does not have a distinct grammatical or lexical function.
