retentiveness

/rɪˈtɛntɪvnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being able to remember or store information easily.
    • Her retentiveness helped her ace every history exam without much studying.
    • The job requires a high level of retentiveness for remembering client details.
    • His natural retentiveness made him a walking encyclopedia of sports statistics.
  2. The quality of holding or keeping something, such as liquid or heat.
    • The retentiveness of this sponge makes it perfect for cleaning up spills.
    • Gardeners value soil with good retentiveness to reduce watering needs.
    • The fabric's retentiveness keeps the sleeping bag warm all night.
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