abeyant
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9.9
- adjective
- /əˈbeɪənt/
- Formal
- The volcano is currently abeyant, though experts continue to monitor it closely.
Examples
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The project remains abeyant until we receive further funding.
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The old law is abeyant but could be reinstated if needed.
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Old traditions often lie abeyant for years before being revived.
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The project is currently abeyant due to budget constraints.
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Her plans for the vacation are abeyant until she gets the time off.
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The committee's proposal remains abeyant while we await the board's decision.
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His interest in the project is abeyant until he can find more collaborators.
Synonyms
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5.2
Not active now but able to become active later
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2.5
Not being used or working now
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8.1
Not moving or changing for a time
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5.5
Not working or not having any effect
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3.7
Is not working or taking part now
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Etymology
Abeyant comes from an old French word that meant 'to wait' or 'expect', so it originally described something left 'on hold'. Think of the common word await, which also means 'to wait', and that is why something abeyant is not active for now but can become active again.