retentiveness

• Cualidad o capacidad de retener algo, como la facultad de recordar experiencias pasadas, la tendencia a conservar objetos adquiridos o la propiedad de retener líquidos.

A noun referring to the quality or capacity of retaining something, such as the ability to remember past experiences, the tendency to hold onto acquired possessions, or the property of retaining liquid.

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1. Memory retentionC1formal

   The ability to keep and recall past experiences or information.

   Retención de memoria

   • Her retentiveness for historical dates is remarkable.
   • The course aims to improve students' retentiveness of key concepts.
   • Good retentiveness is essential for learning a new language.

   Sinónimosmemoryrecallrecollectionremembranceretention

2. Holding onto possessionsC1formal

   The tendency or ability to keep things that one has acquired, often excessively.

   Retentividad posesiva

   • His retentiveness of old gadgets filled the entire garage.
   • Retentiveness can sometimes lead to hoarding behavior.
   • She admired his retentiveness of family heirlooms.

   Sinónimosavaricehoardingmiserlinesspossessiveness

3. Liquid retentionC1formalscientific

   The capacity of a material or substance to hold or absorb liquid.

   Retentividad de líquidos

   • The soil's retentiveness helps plants survive during dry spells.
   • This sponge has excellent retentiveness for water.
   • The retentiveness of the fabric makes it ideal for cleaning spills.

   Sinónimosabsorbencyabsorptivityretentionretentivity