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retentive

/r/I/'t/E/nt/I/v/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. good at remembering

    adj.all

    Examples
    A retentive mind.
    Synonyms long recollective tenacious
    Antonyms forgetful short unretentive

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. having the capacity to retain something

    adj.pert

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. Having power to retain; as, a <i>retentive</i> memory.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. That which retains or confines; a restraint.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. having the power, capacity, or quality of retaining water

    adj.all

    Examples
    Soils retentive of moisture.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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