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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 retainment word
- verb with object retainment to keep possession of. 1
- verb with object retainment to continue to use, practice, etc.: to retain an old custom. 1
- verb with object retainment to continue to hold or have: to retain a prisoner in custody; a cloth that retains its color. 1
- verb with object retainment to keep in mind; remember. 1
- verb with object retainment to hold in place or position. 1
- verb with object retainment to engage, especially by payment of a preliminary fee: to retain a lawyer. 1
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Origin of retainment
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 Retainment
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
retainment 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 about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
retainment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for retainment
noun retainment
- maintenance — the act of maintaining: the maintenance of proper oral hygiene.
- carrying — to take or support from one place to another; convey; transport: He carried her for a mile in his arms. This elevator cannot carry more than ten people.
- keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
Antonyms for retainment
noun retainment
- forsaking — Present participle of forsake.
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