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retentive

Retentive vs Nonretentive - What's the difference?

retentive | nonretentive |


As adjectives the difference between retentive and nonretentive

is that retentive is having power to retain; as, a retentive memory while nonretentive is not retentive.

As a noun retentive

is that which retains or confines; a restraint.

Retentive vs Retentor - What's the difference?

retentive | retentor | Related terms |

Retentive is a related term of retentor.


As nouns the difference between retentive and retentor

is that retentive is (obsolete) that which retains or confines; a restraint while retentor is a muscle which holds a body part in place, notably in extended or retracted position.

As an adjective retentive

is having power to retain; as, a retentive memory.

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