Retentive Definition
retentive
adjective
- good at remembering; "a retentive mind"; "tenacious memory"
- having the capacity to retain something
- having the power, capacity, or quality of retaining water; "soils retentive of moisture"
"Retentive" in song lyrics
See how retentive is used in real songs:
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"anal retentive"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with retentive
Usage tips for "retentive"
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