retentivity
- noun
- /rɪˈtɛn.tɪ.vɪ.ti/
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retentividad
- His remarkable retentivity enabled him to keep even the smallest souvenirs from his childhood.
Examples
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She demonstrated great retentivity in her studies by recalling complex concepts effortlessly.
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The museum's retentivity ensured that many historical artefacts were preserved for future generations.
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Collectors are often noted for their retentivity, rarely parting with any item they acquire.
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Wow, her retentivity for facts is astonishing!
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She demonstrated great retentivity in her studies.
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Collectors are often noted for their retentivity, rarely parting with any item they acquire.
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His remarkable retentivity enabled him to keep even the smallest souvenirs from his childhood.
Synonyms
116
3.8
A memory of something from the past or the act of remembering it
23
4.2
Keeping something so you still have it
How well a person remembers facts or past events
Antonyms
How Retentive
90
3.8
117
3.5
16
2.8
- Specialized
80
6.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Retentivity comes from the Latin parts re- 'back' and tenere 'to hold', the same root you see in retain. So for possessions or skills, it means the ability to 'keep' and hold on to what you have.