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Retentiveness

Yes, retentiveness is a valid Scrabble word. It has 13 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does retentiveness mean?

noun

  1. the power of retaining and recalling past experience he had a good memory when he was younger
  2. the property of retaining possessions that have been acquired
  3. the power of retaining liquid moisture retentivity of soil

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for retentiveness

Word facts

Letters13
Vowels / consonants5 / 8
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of retentiveness

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters RETENTIVENESS.

Words you can make from retentiveness

Unscramble RETENTIVENESS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is retentiveness a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Retentiveness is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is retentiveness worth in Scrabble?

Retentiveness is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does retentiveness mean?

Retentiveness means: the power of retaining and recalling past experience.