Definition of retentive

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • retentive is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • retentive is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • retentive is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of retentive


  • good at remembering (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a retentive mind

    Synonyms

    1. long
    2. recollective
    3. tenacious
  • having the power, capacity, or quality of retaining water (adjective)

    Examples

    1. soils retentive of moisture
  • having the capacity to retain something ()

See definition of retentive in Merriam Webster