retentively
7.5
In a way that helps you remember things easily
- adverb
- /rɪˈtɛntɪvli/
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retentivamente
- She listens retentively to every lecture, ensuring she absorbs all the key points.
Examples
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He studied vocabulary retentively, making it easier to recall words during the test.
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He learns languages retentively and speaks fluently.
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Children often absorb information retentively when the subject interests them.
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She remembers faces retentively.
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Students who engage with the material retentively often score higher on exams.
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She practices her speeches retentively so she can deliver them confidently.
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When he studies retentively, he finds it easier to remember complex concepts.
Antonyms
How Retentive
Surface Forms
retentively positive
Morphology
Etymology
Retentively comes from Latin parts re- 'back' and tenere 'to hold', and it is related to the simple English word retain 'keep'. Think of someone who can 'hold on to' facts easily, and that's why doing something retentively means learning or remembering it well.