Origin: Latin suffix -ive
Refractive has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
of or relating to or capable of refraction
"the refractive characteristics of the eye"
capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave)
"The refractive properties of the water caused the sunbeam to bend as it entered the pool."
That refracts; causing or relating to refraction.
"The refractive quality of the diamond's cut allows it to sparkle brilliantly under sunlight."