- retentively
- adverb see retentive
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retentively
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Retentively — Re*ten tive*ly, adv. In a retentive manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
retentively — retentive ► ADJECTIVE 1) (of a person s memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions. 2) able to retain or hold in place. DERIVATIVES retentively adverb retentiveness noun retentivity noun … English terms dictionary
retentively — See retentive. * * * … Universalium
retentively — adverb In a retentive manner … Wiktionary
retentively — re·ten·tive·ly … English syllables
retentively — adverb in a retentive manner • Derived from adjective: ↑retentive * * * adverb see retentive I * * * retenˈtively adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑retention … Useful english dictionary
retentive — retentively, adv. retentiveness, n. /ri ten tiv/, adj. 1. tending or serving to retain something. 2. having power or capacity to retain. 3. having power or ability to remember; having a good memory. [1325 75; ME retentif < MF < ML retentivus,… … Universalium
retentive — adjective Etymology: Middle English retentif, from Anglo French & Medieval Latin; Anglo French, from Medieval Latin retentivus, from Latin retentus, past participle of retinēre Date: 14th century having the power, property, or capacity of… … New Collegiate Dictionary
retentiveness — See retentively. * * * … Universalium
retentive — adjective 1》 (of a person s memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions. 2》 able to retain or hold in place. Derivatives retentively adverb retentiveness noun … English new terms dictionary
