CEFR C2

retentive

adjective

Meaning

Able to keep or hold onto information, facts, or substances easily.

Examples

She possesses a highly retentive memory for historical dates and names.
The soil in this valley is particularly retentive of moisture, which helps the crops survive droughts.

Synonyms: attentive, observant, tenacious, perceptive

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retentive (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /rɪˈtɛntɪv/

Definition

Able to keep or hold onto information, facts, or substances easily.

Examples

She possesses a highly retentive memory for historical dates and names.
The soil in this valley is particularly retentive of moisture, which helps the crops survive droughts.
His retentive brain allowed him to master three languages in just a few years.

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