3syllables
retaining
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retaining is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, retaining is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofretaining
1verb
- To keep in possession or use.
- To keep in one's pay or service.
- To employ by paying a retainer.
- To hold secure.
- To hold back (a pupil) instead of allowing them to advance to the next class or year.
- To restrain; to prevent.
- To belong; to pertain.
1noun
- The act by which something or someone is retained; a retention.
1adjective
- Of or pertaining to something that retains something else, as with a retaining wall.
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