Retentive: alternatives and connections

Not permeable; not permitting passage, as of a fluid. through its substance; impervious; impenetrable; as, India rubber is impermeable to water and t…

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Not permeable; not permitting passage, as of a fluid. through its substance; impervious; impenetrable; as, India rubber is impermeable to water and t…

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The act of retaining, or the state of being ratined.

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The act of retaining, or the state of being ratined.

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The quality of being retentive.

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The quality of being retentive.

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The power of retaining; retentive force; as, the retentivity of a magnet.

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The power of retaining; retentive force; as, the retentivity of a magnet.

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Watchful; vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

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Watchful; vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

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Bearing in mind; regardful; attentive; heedful; observant.

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Bearing in mind; regardful; attentive; heedful; observant.

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of Hold

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Drawn out in a line, or in the direction of length; protracted; extended; as, a long line; -- opposed to short, and distinguished from broad or wide.

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Having the power of recollecting.

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Holding fast, or inclined to hold fast; inclined to retain what is in possession; as, men tenacious of their just rights.

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