irretentive

[ir-i-ten-tiv]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

not retentive; lacking power to retain, especially mentally.

irretentive

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adjective

not retentive

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Other Word Forms

irretentiveness noun
irretention noun
ˌ��ˈ�ٱ�Գپ��Ա�� noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of irretentive¹

First recorded in 1740–50; ir- ² + retentive

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Example Sentences

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With nothing of her sisters' superficial cleverness, with a mind that worked slowly, and a memory irretentive, she had a genuine desire to instruct herself, and that in a solid way.

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irresponsive irretraceable

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