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UNRETENTIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unretentive mean?
• UNRETENTIVE (adjective)
The adjective UNRETENTIVE has 1 sense:
1. (of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
Familiarity information: UNRETENTIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
Synonyms:
Context example:
a short memory
Also:
forgetful; mindless; unmindful (not mindful or attentive)
Antonym:
retentive (good at remembering)
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