retentive (Meaning)
retentive (a)
good at remembering
having the capacity to retain something
retentive (s)
having the power, capacity, or quality of retaining water
retentive (a.)
Having power to retain; as, a retentive memory.
retentive (n.)
That which retains or confines; a restraint.
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retentive Sentence Examples
- The child exhibited remarkable retentive memory, reciting poems verbatim after a single reading.
- Her photographic memory was so retentive that she could recall every detail of a painting years later.
- The journalist was praised for his retentive abilities, allowing him to accurately report on complex events without notes.
- The drug's retentive properties ensured that it remained in the body for an extended period, providing sustained relief.
- The scientist's retentive mind enabled him to grasp intricate theories and concepts with ease.
- The student's retentiveness was a double-edged sword; she excelled in exams but struggled to let go of past mistakes.
- The retentive nature of the material meant that it required specialized equipment to handle safely.
- The therapist encouraged the patient to use mindfulness techniques to improve her retentive abilities.
- The library's retentive collection included rare and valuable books that were carefully preserved for future generations.
- The retentiveness of the dye made it ideal for creating permanent tattoos.
FAQs About the word retentive
good at remembering, having the capacity to retain something, having the power, capacity, or quality of retaining waterHaving power to retain; as, a retentive m
conscientious, wary, circumspect, heedful, cautious, thoughtful,careful, wide-awake, keen, alert
oblivious, forgetful, unmindful, absent, oblivious, unmindful, absent,forgetful, senile, abstracted
The child exhibited remarkable retentive memory, reciting poems verbatim after a single reading.
Her photographic memory was so retentive that she could recall every detail of a painting years later.
The journalist was praised for his retentive abilities, allowing him to accurately report on complex events without notes.
The drug's retentive properties ensured that it remained in the body for an extended period, providing sustained relief.
