retentivememory

noun

UK /rɪˈtɛntɪv ˈmɛməri/

US /rɪˈtɛntɪv ˈmɛməri/

A retentive memory is a memory that holds onto things well and does not forget them easily.

Thanks to her retentive memory, she could recall every detail of the story years later.

SYNONYMS

good memory strong memory lasting memory photographic memory

RELATED WORDS

recall retention recollection remembrance

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The ability to keep information in mind over a long time.

His retentive memory helped him pass the history exam without much studying.

3. A mind that absorbs and stores facts easily.

The teacher praised the student's retentive memory for dates and names.

4. The power of remembering experiences clearly and for a long period.

Her retentive memory of childhood trips made family gatherings lively.