transcription, транскрипция: [ rɪˈtentɪv ]
adj. 1 (often foll. by of) tending to retain (moisture etc.). 2 (of memory or a person) not forgetful. 3 Surgery (of a ligature etc.) serving to keep something in place. øøretentively adv. retentiveness n. [ME f. OF retentif -ive or med.L retentivus (as RETAIN)]