No, tive is not a word.
The suffix in "degenerative" is "-ive".
The suffix "-tive" is derived from the Latin suffix "-tivus," which is used to form adjectives indicating the tendency or capacity to perform a certain action. When added to a root word, it forms adjectives that describe the quality of being inclined towards a particular action or state. For example, in the word "creative," the suffix "-tive" indicates the quality of being able to create or produce.
i think it is an antonym
"Tive" is not a standalone word. It is likely a suffix that is added to the end of certain words to indicate an adjective or a noun (e.g., active, sensitive).
The -ive suffix means: like or pertaining to. In this way, both the -sive and -tive suffixes are understood. For example, expansive is like or pertaining to expanding or expansion and constructive is like or pertaining to building up or constructing.
strong and positive
The suffix "-tive" typically forms adjectives that describe qualities or characteristics associated with the root word. For example, "creative" describes someone who is full of creativity.
Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning showing the ability to perform the activity represented by the verb.
There is no suffix in mean.
SUFFIX
O- is not a suffix.