1adjective
having the capacity to retain something
01 Word definition
retentive
9 letters · 4 vowels · 5 consonants
Is RETENTIVE a word?
Yes. RETENTIVE is a 9-letter adjective. having the capacity to retain something Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
R-E-T-E-N-T-I-V-EHow do you spell RETENTIVE?
RETENTIVE contains 9 letters, begins with R, and ends with E.
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2adjective
having the power, capacity, or quality of retaining water
“soils retentive of moisture”
02 Letter breakdown
How is RETENTIVE spelled?
R1E2T3E4N5T6I7V8E9
03 Word-game status
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Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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About RETENTIVE.
How do you spell RETENTIVE?
RETENTIVE is spelled R-E-T-E-N-T-I-V-E. It contains 9 letters.