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Irretentive
Translation of "irretentive" into Russian
irretentive
Adjective
UK
/ˌɪrəˈtɛntɪv/
US
/ˌɪrəˈtɛntɪv/
irretentive
more irretentive Comp.
most irretentive Super.
He is quite irretentive and often forgets where he left his keys.
Он довольно забывчивый и часто забывает, где оставил свои ключи.
Definitions
irretentive
Adjective
UK
/ˌɪrəˈtɛntɪv/
US
/ˌɪrəˈtɛntɪv/
Lacking the ability to retain or hold onto something, especially information or memory.
His irretentive memory made it difficult for him to recall the details of the meeting.
Not able to retain moisture, liquid, or other substances.
The irretentive sandy soil allowed water to drain away rapidly.