retentivity

• Nom désignant la capacité de retenir ou de conserver quelque chose, par exemple la faculté de se souvenir d'expériences passées, la tendance à garder ce que l'on a acquis, ou la propriété de retenir un liquide.

A noun referring to the capacity to retain or hold something, such as the ability to remember past experiences, the tendency to keep acquired possessions, or the property of holding liquid.

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1. Memory retentionC1formal

   The ability to retain and recall past experiences or information.

   Rétention mnésique

   • Her retentivity for historical facts is remarkable.
   • The course is designed to improve students' retentivity of key concepts.
   • Good retentivity is essential for mastering a new language.

   Synonymesmemoryrecallrecollectionremembranceretentionretentiveness

   Antonymesforgetfulness

2. Property of holding possessionsC2formal

   The tendency or ability to keep and hold onto possessions that have been acquired.

   Rétentivité (possession)

   • His retentivity of wealth is a defining trait of his character.
   • The family's retentivity of their ancestral lands is well known.
   • Retentivity of property can sometimes lead to hoarding.

   Synonymeshoardingpossessivenessretentiveness

   Antonymesgenerositylavishnessprodigality

3. Liquid retentionC1formal

   The ability of a material or substance to hold or retain liquid.

   Rétention de liquide

   • The soil's retentivity for water is crucial for agriculture.
   • This sponge has excellent retentivity for cleaning spills.
   • The retentivity of the fabric makes it ideal for towels.

   Synonymesabsorbencyabsorptivityretention

   Antonymesdrainagepermeabilityporosity