retentiveness
- noun
- /rɪˈtɛntɪvnəs/
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retentividad
- Sandy soil typically has poor retentiveness and dries out quickly after rain.
Examples
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The clay soil's retentiveness causes water to remain near the roots for a long time.
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High retentiveness helps plants survive during dry seasons.
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Gardeners prefer soil with low retentiveness to avoid waterlogged plants.
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The retentiveness of the soil is crucial for farming.
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The clay soil's retentiveness ensures that plants receive adequate moisture even in dry conditions.
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High retentiveness allows the garden to thrive during periods of drought.
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Gardeners look for soil with good retentiveness to maintain healthy plants.
Synonyms
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4.8
Ability of a material like cloth or soil to hold liquid
A habit of keeping things you get, such as objects or skills
Antonyms
How Retentive
Surface Forms
Morphology
retentiveness = retentive (transparent) = retent + ive + ness
Formed by a regular nominalization of the adjective 'retentive' with '-ness'; the meaning (ability to retain liquids/moisture) is directly derived from the adjective.
Etymology
Retentiveness comes from the Latin root tenere 'to hold' together with re- 'back', and you can see the same idea in the word retain. Think of soil that 'holds back' water like a sponge — that's why retentiveness means the power to keep liquids or moisture.