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How do you spell Productive?

Correct spelling

productive

PRODUCT + IVE.

Why is productive spelled this way?

From Latin producere, to lead forward. PRO (forward) + DUCERE (to lead). Productivity leads things forward — it brings results into existence.

Common misspellings of productive

productveproductivprodutiveproductife

Example

It was a productive meeting.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell productive?+
The correct spelling is "productive". PRODUCT + IVE.
Is it productve or productive?+
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