keepable

Able to retain

Keepable describes something worth holding onto rather than discarding.

Food that's keepable won't spoil quickly.

A keepable draft is good enough to save rather than delete.

Is this photo keepable or should I retake it?

The word implies meeting a minimum threshold for retention.

preservable

archivable

Able to be stored

storable · shelf-stable · canned · dried · laminated · mothproofed · refrigerated · smoked · salted · weatherproofed

durable

long-lasting

Persisting over extended time

resilient · tough · reliable · solid · rugged · heavy-duty · reinforced · indestructible · enduring · unbreakable

sentimental

cherished

Held dear, prized

meaningful · treasured · beloved · memento · reminder · poignant · endearing · evocative · irreplaceable · personal

collectible

memorabilia

Collected items of significance

souvenir · relic · curio · figurine · artifact · trinket · autograph · ephemera · rarities · miniature

valuable

precious

Highly esteemed, greatly valued

prized · coveted · investment · asset · desirable · rare · scarce · appreciating · sought-after

useful

practical

Suited for real use

serviceable · usable · essential · indispensable · helpful · beneficial · effective · versatile · multipurpose · reusable

Opposites
retention worthiness

keepabledisposable

Made for one use

throwaway · discardable · unkeepable · expendable · forgettable

physical preservability

keepableperishable

Prone to decay

unkeepable · spoilable · ephemeral · transient · biodegradable

Family

keep, kept, keeper, keeping, upkeep, keeps, keepsake, housekeeper, bookkeeper

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