What is the meaning of retentiveness?

noun

  • The power of retaining and recalling past experience.
    • usage: "he had a good memory when he was younger"
  • The property of retaining possessions that have been acquired.
  • The power of retaining liquid.
    • usage: "moisture retentivity of soil"
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APAWordNet. (2010). retentiveness. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/retentiveness/definitions/1211068
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