RETENTIVELY

retentively

(adverb) in a retentive manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

retentively (comparative more retentively, superlative most retentively)

In a retentive manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Re*ten"tive*ly, adv.

Definition: In a retentive manner.

RETENTIVE

Re*ten"tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. rétentif.]

Definition: Having power to retain; as, a retentive memory. Nor airless dungeon, nor strong links of iron, Can be retentive to the strength of spirit. Shak.

Re*ten"tive, n.

Definition: That which retains or confines; a restraint. [R.] Bp. Hall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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