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Retentiveness vs Retentivity - What's the difference?

retentiveness | retentivity | Synonyms |

Retentivity is a synonym of retentiveness.



As nouns the difference between retentiveness and retentivity

is that retentiveness is the state of being retentive while retentivity is the ability to retain, potential for retention.

retentiveness

English

Noun

(-)
  • the state of being retentive

    • retentivity

    English

    Noun

    (retentivities)
  • The ability to retain, potential for retention
  • (sciences) The capacity to retain magnetism after the magnetizing action

    • Synonyms

    * (general) retentiveness

    Related terms

    * retentor