noun
- the ability to retain or remember information, experiences, or learned material
- the capacity of a material to retain magnetism after the magnetizing force is removed
Usage: physics
Examples
- The student’s excellent retentivity helped her excel in history class.
- Memory exercises can improve your retentivity over time.
- His poor retentivity made it difficult to learn new languages.
- The steel’s high retentivity made it suitable for permanent magnets.
- Scientists measured the retentivity of various magnetic materials.
- Good retentivity is essential for effective studying.