retentivity

/ˌritɛnˈtɪvɪti/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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