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retentive

[ri-ten-tiv] / rɪˈtɛn tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
absorbent
Synonyms
STRONG
absorptive dry imbibing
WEAK
bibulous penetrable permeable porous pregnable spongy thirsty
Antonyms
WEAK
impermeable
ADJECTIVE
tenacious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cohesive determined dogged forceful persistent relentless resolute spunky staunch steadfast stout strong-willed stubborn tough unswerving
WEAK
adamant bound clinging coherent fast firm inflexible intransigent iron meaning business mulish obdurate obstinate persevering persisting pertinacious possessive purposeful set solid stalwart sturdy sure tight true unforgetful unshakable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
afraid irresolute kind unreliable weak yielding
WEAK
loose slack surrendering unattached
ADJECTIVE
tenacious
Synonyms
WEAK
adhesive clinging clingy fast firm fixed glutinous gummy inseparable mucilaginous resisting secure set tacky tight viscid viscose viscous waxy
Antonyms
WEAK
loose slack surrendering unattached weak yielding

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Guardian contributor RobBrydon 02 September 2015 3:28pm Annually Retentive is an interesting one for me.

From The Guardian • Sep. 2, 2015

Not online, on YouTube, zilch! flatfrog blibbka asks: The whole series of Annually Retentive was a bit of a forgotten gem.

From The Guardian • Sep. 2, 2015

Guardian contributor RobBrydon 02 September 2015 3:28pm Annually Retentive is an interesting one for me.

From The Guardian • Sep. 2, 2015

Not online, on YouTube, zilch! flatfrog blibbka asks: The whole series of Annually Retentive was a bit of a forgotten gem.

From The Guardian • Sep. 2, 2015

Retentive, holding, retaining, said of soil which holds water.

From The First Book of Farming by Goodrich, Charles Landon

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