Retent(n.) That which is retained.
Retention(n.) The act of retaining, or the state of being ratined.
Retention(n.) The power of retaining; retentiveness.
Retention(n.) That which contains something, as a tablet; a //// of preserving impressions.
Retention(n.) The act of withholding; retraint; reserve.
Retention(n.) Place of custody or confinement.
Retention(n.) The right of withholding a debt, or of retaining property until a debt due to the person claiming the right be duly paid; a lien.
Retentive(a.) Having power to retain; as, a retentive memory.
Retentive(n.) That which retains or confines; a restraint.
Retentively(adv.) In a retentive manner.
Retentiveness(n.) The quality of being retentive.
Retentivity(n.) The power of retaining; retentive force; as, the retentivity of a magnet.
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