abeyant

Word parts

abeyance + -ant

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): en or /əˈbeɪ(ə)nt/

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• Hyphenation: abey‧ant

Adjective

Positive abeyant

Comparative more abeyant

Superlative most abeyant

1. If something is abeyant, it is in a state of being suspended.
   • Synonyms: dormant, inactive and latent