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RETENTIVE

(adj., adj.sat, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Retentive.

Retentive - as an adjective

Good at remembering

Example: "A retentive mind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
long5recollective19tenacious11
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unretentive14

Having the capacity to retain something

Retentive - as an adjective satellite

Having the power, capacity, or quality of retaining water

Example: "Soils retentive of moisture"

Retentive - as a noun

That which retains or confines; a restraint.

Example Sentences

"He has a retentive memory and can remember things easily."
"The retentive capacity of the storage device is quite impressive."
"She has a retentive mind and rarely forgets anything."
"The retentive nature of the soil allowed the plants to thrive."
"His retentive attention to detail ensured that there were no errors in the report."
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Word Game Points

Is RETENTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retentive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RETENTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is RETENTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retentive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RETENTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is RETENTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retentive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RETENTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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