n. [ L. retentum, fr. retentus, p. p. See Retain. ] That which is retained. Hickok. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. retentio: cf. F. rétention. See Retain. ]
No woman's heart
So big, to hold so much; they lack retention. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Retention cyst (Med.),
a. [ Cf. F. rétentif. ] Having power to retain;
Nor airless dungeon, nor strong links of iron,
Can be retentive to the strength of spirit. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. That which retains or confines; a restraint. [ R. ] Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a retentive manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of being retentive. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The power of retaining; retentive force;
‖n. [ L., a retainer. ] (Zool.) A muscle which serves to retain an organ or part in place, esp. when retracted. See Illust. of Phylactolemata. [ 1913 Webster ]