abeyant
abey·ant
abeyant · more abeyant · most abeyant
Being in a state of abeyanceBeing in a state of abeyance; suspended.
/əˈbeɪ.ənt/
Meaning
1 sensesBeing in a state of abeyance; suspended.
More definitions
- inactive but capable of becoming active
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Back-formation from abeyance + -ant.Back-formation from abeyance + -ant.
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Forms
more abeyant, most abeyant| Comparative | more abeyant Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most abeyant Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
26 synonymslatentC1dullB1idleB2inertB2passiveB1silentB1sedentaryC1slowA1unemployedB1unoccupiedC1dormantinactiveat restcessant
Close in meaning
- inactive but capable of becoming active:dormant
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedabeyance
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form