RETENTION Synonyms
There are 10 synonyms of the word
retention.
(exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word retention. (close relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word retention. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for RETENTION
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | holding | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 2 | keeping | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 3 | conservation | nounn | ||||
| 4 | custody | nounn | ||||
| 5 | maintenance | nounn | ||||
| 6 | possession | nounn | ||||
| 7 | preservation | nounn | ||||
| 8 | retentiveness | nounn | ||||
| 9 | retentivity | nounn | ||||
| 10 | memory | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For RETENTION
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
retention, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
faculty
impermeability
impermeableness
module
ownership
possession
Phrases (1)
mental facultyAlternatives for HOLDING
Words (81)
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