/ˌfɔrɡɪtɪv/; /ˌfɒrɡɪtɪv/ or /ˌfɔrɡɪtɪv/ is often used, but /fɒrɡɪtɪv/ is preferred for its clarity and for its resemblance to the pronunciation of the Latin word for ‘forgetful’, forgetivus.

Definitions

1. adjective

Tending or disposed to forget.

“The old man’s forgetive nature was evident in his inability to recall the names of his grandchildren.”

2. noun

A tendency to forget.

“Her forgetive was a major concern for her family, as they often had to remind her of important events.”