Meaning of RETENTIVE
| Pronunciation: | | ri'tentiv
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| | Definition: | | [adj] tending to retain; "a retentive memory"; "soils retentive of moisture" |
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| | Synonyms: | | acquisitive, holding, long, recollective, retaining, tenacious |
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| | Antonyms: | | forgetful, unretentive | | |
| | See Also: | | aware, mindful | |
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\Re*ten"tive\, a. [Cf. F. r['e]tentif.]
Having power to retain; as, a retentive memory.
Nor airless dungeon, nor strong links of iron, Can be
retentive to the strength of spirit. --Shak.
\Re*ten"tive\, n.
That which retains or confines; a restraint. [R.] --Bp. Hall.
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