intentionally-retained
|in-ten-tion-al-ly-re-tained|
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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli rɪˈteɪnd/
(retain)
keep or hold
Etymology
Etymology Information
'retain' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'retinere,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'tenere' meant 'to hold.'
Historical Evolution
'retinere' transformed into the Old French word 'retenir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'retain' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold back or keep,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
kept or held deliberately with a specific purpose in mind.
The company has intentionally-retained certain employees for their expertise.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 15:45