tiveness

Tiveness is a neologistic term used in some linguistic and theoretical discussions to denote the quality or state associated with a given trait when described with the English suffix -tiveness. It is not a standard term in major dictionaries, but it appears in discussions of word formation as a generic label for a trait's intensity or manifestation.

Morphologically, tiveness is formed by attaching -tiveness to a base (typically an adjective or verb) to produce a noun that signals the degree to which the base quality is exhibited. It functions similarly to standardized suffixes such as -ness or -ivity, but its use is largely exemplary or pedagogical rather than prescriptive.

In applied or illustrative contexts, writers may refer to the “tiveness” of a strategy, behavior, or system to discuss how strongly a property is demonstrated. Because tiveness is not widely standardized, readers must rely on contextual cues to interpret its intended meaning, and authors often specify the precise base and scale when employing the term.

See also: English morphology, noun formation, suffix -tiveness, activeness, effectiveness.