retentivity
/ˌritɛnˈtɪvɪti/
noun
- The ability to remember or store information; same as retentiveness.
- Her retentivity allowed her to learn a new language in just a few months.
- The teacher praised the student's retentivity after he recited the poem perfectly.
- Some people have greater retentivity for visual details than for spoken words.
- The ability of a material to hold or retain something, such as magnetism or moisture.
- Soil retentivity affects how often farmers need to irrigate their crops.
- The retentivity of this magnet keeps it strong even after years of use.
- Engineers test the retentivity of insulation materials to ensure energy efficiency.
Synonyms