What is another word for retentive?
Pronunciation:
[ ɹɪtˈɛntɪv], [ ɹɪtˈɛntɪv], [ ɹ_ɪ_t_ˈɛ_n_t_ɪ_v]
Related words: (Nothing relevant)
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Synonyms for Retentive:
adj.
• absorbent (adjective)- dry,
- spongy,
- imbibing,
- permeable,
- absorptive,
- Pregnable,
- porous,
- thirsty,
- penetrable,
- bibulous.
- gummy,
- determined,
- tight,
- steadfast,
- unswerving,
- mulish,
- fast,
- relentless,
- mucilaginous,
- sturdy,
- set,
- solid,
- intransigent,
- stalwart,
- fixed,
- sure,
- forceful,
- tacky,
- secure,
- stout,
- meaning business,
- strong-willed,
- bound,
- persevering,
- adamant,
- firm,
- obdurate,
- purposeful,
- waxy,
- viscid,
- possessive,
- iron,
- inseparable,
- viscose,
- dogged,
- Clingy,
- staunch,
- Resisting,
- unforgetful,
- spunky,
- unshakable,
- true,
- inflexible.
n.
• acquisitive (noun) • holding (noun) • long (noun)- long.
- flash,
- recall,
- haunting,
- eidetic,
- go,
- live,
- nostalgia,
- recollection,
- rote,
- go down,
- corporate memory,
- clear,
- remembrance,
- long memory,
- memory,
- ghost,
- back,
- top,
- flash back,
- Photographic Memory,
- dim,
- reminiscence,
- nostalgic.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- durable,
- bridle,
- dour,
- aware,
- impregnable,
- retentiveness,
- grasping,
- glutinous,
- viscous,
- repression,
- cohesive,
- tough,
- hindrance,
- stubborn,
- consume,
- obstacle,
- deep,
- lasting,
- keeping,
- reckless,
- foresighted,
- dissolute,
- restriction,
- resolute,
- ownership,
- sticky,
- moderation,
- reserve,
- suggestive,
- impediment,
- evocative,
- adhesive,
- prohibition,
- made firm,
- limit,
- stringy,
- containment,
- immovable,
- Maintaining,
- persisting,
- foresightful,
- leash,
- deterrent,
- good,
- retrospective,
- rapid,
- obstruction,
- faithful,
- mindful,
- modesty,
- obstinate,
- reminiscent,
- gripping,
- Clinging,
- persistent,
- inhibition,
- pertinacious,
- miserly,
- support,
- control,
- excellent,
- dissipated,
- constraint,
- coherent,
- redolent,
- strong,
- retention,
- restraint,
- total recall,
- maintainer,
- staying with,
- possession,
- sticking,
- squander,
- tenacious of.
How to use "Retentive" in context?
Retentive generally means having a strong memory or the power to remember things. This word can be used in a positive way to describe someone who is able to remember lots of information, or it can be used in a negative way to describe someone who is Forgetful. Retentiveness can be a positive attribute when it helps someone to remember important things, or a negative attribute when it causes someone to suffer from Memory Problems.
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