retention

/ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/noun
High School
1

The act of retaining or something retained.

2

The act or power of remembering things.

3

Memory; what is retained in the mind.

4

The involuntary withholding of urine and faeces.

5

The length of time a patient remains in treatment.

6

That which contains something, as a tablet; a means of preserving impressions.

7

The act of withholding; restraint; reserve.

8

A place of custody or confinement.

9

The right to withhold a debt, or of retaining property until a debt due to the person claiming the right is duly paid; a lien.

10

The portion of a potential damage that must be paid for by the holder of an insurance policy.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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