abiding

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/

Adjective

abiding

1. Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

   an abiding belief

   a deep and abiding hatred of wealth

Synonyms

• diuturnal, prolonged; see also Thesaurus:lasting

Translations

• French: continuel, sempiternel
• Italian: duraturo, persistente

Verb

1. present participle of abide#English|abide

Noun

abiding (plural abidings)

1. The action of one who abides; the state of an abider. [First attested from around 1150 to 1350.]
2. (obsolete) An abode. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the early 17th century.]

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