stain-retentive
|stain-re-ten-tive|
C1
/steɪn rɪˈtɛntɪv/
holds stains easily
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stain-retentive' originates from the combination of 'stain' and 'retentive', where 'stain' refers to a discoloration and 'retentive' means having the ability to retain or hold.
Historical Evolution
'stain' comes from the Old Norse word 'steina', and 'retentive' comes from the Latin word 'retentivus', meaning 'holding back'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'retentive' meant 'holding back', but in combination with 'stain', it evolved to mean 'holding onto stains'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to retain or hold onto stains easily.
The fabric is stain-retentive, making it difficult to clean.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 21:21