[Vocabulary] Difference between retention and retainment.

[gurpreetgill4u]

Hello,

I would really appreciate if someone could tell me the difference b/w "retention" and "retainment."

Thank for your time and consideration.

 

[bhaisahab]

Although 'retainment' is listed in Webster's 1913 dictionary, I have never seen or heard it used. It has (or had, when it was in use) the same meaning as retention. I suggest that you don't use it.