Abiding

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -aɪdɪŋ

Origin

From Middle English abiden ("to abide") or abide + -ing.

Full definition of abiding

Noun

1. The action of one abides; the state of an abider. First attested from around 1150 to 1350.

1. (obsolete) An abode. First attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the early 17^th century.

Adjective

1. Continuing or persisting in the same state; lasting; enduring. First attested around 1350 to 1470.

1. an abiding belief, a deep and abiding hatred of birds

Verb

1. Present participle of abide

Derived terms

• abiding-place