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1. retention

noun. ['riːˈtɛnʃən'] the act of retaining something.

Etymology

  • retencioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • retentio (Latin)

Rhymes with Retention

  • misapprehension
  • comprehension
  • condescension
  • reinvention
  • hypotension
  • hypertension
  • apprehension
  • suspension
  • prevention
  • pretension
  • extension
  • convention
  • contention
  • laurentian
  • invention
  • dissension
  • dimension
  • detention
  • attention
  • ascension
  • tension
  • pension
  • mention
  • henschen
  • gentian

How do you pronounce retention?

Pronounce retention as riˈtɛnʃən.

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2. retention

noun. ['riːˈtɛnʃən'] the power of retaining and recalling past experience.

Etymology

  • retencioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • retentio (Latin)

3. retention

noun. ['riːˈtɛnʃən'] the power of retaining liquid.

Etymology

  • retencioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • retentio (Latin)