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Meaning of retentiveness in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    retentiveness

    Definitions

    1. the power of retaining and recalling past experience

    Examples

    • « he had a good memory when he was younger »

    Derived terms

    • con
    • learn
    • memorise
    • memorize
    • retain
  2. 2. the property of retaining possessions that have been acquired
  3. 3. the power of retaining liquid

    Examples

    • « moisture retentivity of soil »

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