Dictionary Check: retentivity

"retentivity" is a valid word!

Scrabble 17 points
Words with Friends 18 points

Definition

noun

the power of retaining and recalling past experience

Example: "he had a good memory when he was younger"
noun

the property of retaining possessions that have been acquired

Synonyms:
noun

the power of retaining liquid

Example: "moisture retentivity of soil"

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