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How do you spell Aggressive?

Correct spelling

aggressive

Two G's, two S's. AGGRESS + IVE.

Why is aggressive spelled this way?

From Latin aggressus, having attacked. AD (to) + GRADI (to step). Aggression steps toward confrontation — forward motion with hostile intent.

Common misspellings of aggressive

agressiveaggresiveagresiveaggresiv

Example

The dog became aggressive.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell aggressive?+
The correct spelling is "aggressive". Two G's, two S's. AGGRESS + IVE.
Is it agressive or aggressive?+
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