Plural of retention
regular plural
The plural of retention is retentions.
Forms of retention
| Singular | retention /ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | retentions |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Retentions in a sentence
- Instead, our retentions are made up of al the words I have spoken, and we protend toward the completion of my sentence or idea.2003, Donn Welton, The New Husserl: A Critical Reader, page 133. From the entry protend
- The normalized retentions of alkylphenones and secondary metabolites are determined relative to butyrophenone and dodecanophenone to minimize coelution of secondary metabolites in extracts and alkylphenone standards.1994, R. R. M. Paterson, P. D. Bridge, Biochemical Techniques for Filamentous Fungi, page 69. From the entry alkylphenone
Meaning of retention
- noun The act of retaining or something retained.
- noun The act or power of remembering things.
- noun Memory; what is retained in the mind.
Questions about the plural of retention
- What is the plural of retention?
- The plural of retention is retentions.
- Is retention countable?
- Retention is a countable and uncountable noun.
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