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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-teyn]
- /rɪˈteɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ri-teyn]
- /rɪˈteɪn/
Definitions of retainable word
- verb with object retainable to keep possession of. 1
- verb with object retainable to continue to use, practice, etc.: to retain an old custom. 1
- verb with object retainable to continue to hold or have: to retain a prisoner in custody; a cloth that retains its color. 1
- verb with object retainable to keep in mind; remember. 1
- verb with object retainable to hold in place or position. 1
- verb with object retainable to engage, especially by payment of a preliminary fee: to retain a lawyer. 1
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Origin of retainable
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 Retainable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
retainable 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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