-ivus

1. a suffix appearing in Latin scientific names:

   exfoliativus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of -ivus¹

< New Latin, Latin -īvus

Example Sentences

They also differ over the proper way to use IVUS.

From Forbes

Both push for dramatically increased usage of IVUS.

From Forbes

Both fail to present any alternative or dissenting views about IVUS.

From Forbes

"I say to you again, Mr. Thornton, don't put us all on the plane of Ivus Niles."

From Project Gutenberg

"Oh, my God, if you were—were only Ivus Niles, or Beelzebub himself sitting there on that horse," Thornton gasped.

From Project Gutenberg