retention
The act of retaining or something retained.
The act or power of remembering things.
Memory; what is retained in the mind.
The involuntary withholding of urine and faeces.
The length of time a patient remains in treatment.
That which contains something, as a tablet; a means of preserving impressions.
The act of withholding; restraint; reserve.
A place of custody or confinement.
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.
The portion of a potential damage that must be paid for by the holder of an insurance policy.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
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