Retaining
/rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to the act of keeping possession of property, rights, or legal control.
The retaining wall ensures the property's boundaries are preserved.
- (v.) Present participle of retain, meaning to continue to have or keep something in legal context.
The company is retaining ownership of the intellectual property.
Forms
- retain
- retains
- retained
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Commentary
As an adjective, 'retaining' often describes physical or legal holding; as a verb form, it functions as the present participle of 'retain.'
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