retainability

re·tain

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-teyn]
- /rɪˈteɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-teyn]
- /rɪˈteɪn/

Definitions of retainability word

verb with object retainability to keep possession of. 1
verb with object retainability to continue to use, practice, etc.: to retain an old custom. 1
verb with object retainability to continue to hold or have: to retain a prisoner in custody; a cloth that retains its color. 1
verb with object retainability to keep in mind; remember. 1
verb with object retainability to hold in place or position. 1
verb with object retainability to engage, especially by payment of a preliminary fee: to retain a lawyer. 1

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Origin of retainability

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English reteinen < Old French retenir < Latin retinēre to hold back, hold fast, equivalent to re- re- + -tinēre, combining form of tenēre to hold

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Parts of speech for Retainability

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Retainability

retainability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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