retentive

• Descreve a capacidade de reter ou conservar algo, especialmente informação ou líquido; pode indicar boa memória ou absorção de umidade.

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.

   Memorizador

   • 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.

   Sinônimosrecollective

   Antônimosforgetful

2. Capacity to retainC1formal

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

   Capacidade de retenção

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabsorbentabsorptiveholdingspongytenacious

   Antônimosforgetfulleakypermeableporous

3. Water retentionC1formal

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

   Retentor de água

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabsorbentspongy

   Antônimosdrainingpermeableporous