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Retentive

Retentive Meaning & Definition
Retentive Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Retentive?

[adj] tending to retain; "a retentive memory"; "soils retentive of moisture"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Retentive: acquisitive | holding | long | recollective | retaining | tenacious

Related Terms | Find terms related to Retentive:

See Also | aware | mindful

Retentive In Webster's Dictionary

\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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