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 retentiveness retentiveness /rɪˈtɛntɪvnəs/

noun

  1. () The power of retaining and recalling past experience  ( retentivity , retention , retentiveness , memory )
    the power of retaining and recalling past experience
     He had a good memory when he was younger
    he had a good memory when he was younger
  2. The power of retaining liquid  ( retention , retentiveness , retentivity )
    the power of retaining liquid
     Moisture retentivity of soil
    moisture retentivity of soil
  3. The property of retaining possessions that have been acquired  ( retentiveness , retentivity )
    the property of retaining possessions that have been acquired