Abeyant

Pronunciation: /əˈbeɪənt/

Definitions of abeyant

adjective describing something that is temporarily inactive, suspended, or set aside

Example Sentences

A1 The project is currently abeyant until further notice.

A2 The plans for the new building are abeyant due to budget constraints.

B1 The negotiations between the two countries are abeyant as they try to reach a compromise.

B2 The peace talks have been abeyant for months, with no progress in sight.

C1 The legal case has been abeyant for years, with no resolution in sight.

C2 The political situation remains abeyant, with no clear path forward.

Examples of abeyant in a Sentence

formal The project was put abeyant due to budget constraints.

informal The plan is currently abeyant until further notice.

slang We had to put the whole thing abeyant because of the weather.

figurative His dreams were abeyant as he struggled to find a job.

Grammatical Forms of abeyant

• past tense: abeyed
• plural: abeyants
• comparative: more abeyant
• superlative: most abeyant
• present tense: abeying
• future tense: will abey
• perfect tense: have abeyed
• continuous tense: is abeying
• singular: abeyant
• positive degree: abeyant
• infinitive: to abey
• gerund: abeying
• participle: abeyed

Origin and Evolution of abeyant

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'abeyant' originated from the Old French word 'abayer' meaning 'to open one's mouth in wonder or expectation'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'abeyant' shifted from expressing wonder or expectation to being in a state of temporary suspension or inactivity.