retentive

• Qualifie la capacité de retenir ou de conserver quelque chose, en particulier des informations ou un liquide.

Describes the ability to retain or hold something, especially information or liquid.

1. Good at rememberingB2formal

   Having an excellent ability to remember information or details.

   qui a une excellente mémoire

   • She has a retentive memory for names and faces.
   • His retentive mind allowed him to recall facts from years ago.
   • A retentive student can easily memorize complex formulas.

   Synonymesrecollective

   Antonymesforgetful

2. Capacity to retainC1formal

   Having the ability to hold or keep something, such as knowledge or physical substances.

   qui retient

   • The soil here is highly retentive of moisture.
   • This material is retentive of heat for long periods.
   • The sponge is very retentive, absorbing all the liquid.

   Synonymesabsorbentabsorptiveholdingspongytenacious

   Antonymesforgetfulleakypermeableporous

3. Water retentionC1formal

   Having the power or quality to hold water, preventing it from draining away.

   rétenteur d'eau

   • Clay soils are more retentive of water than sandy soils.
   • The retentive properties of this fabric make it ideal for raincoats.
   • Gardeners often add organic matter to improve the retentive capacity of the soil.

   Synonymesabsorbentspongy

   Antonymesdrainingpermeableporous