Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

Definitions

1. Continuing for a long time; enduring.
2. In compliance with a rule or standard; steadfast.

Usage Examples

• His abiding love for his family is evident in everything he does.
• She has an abiding interest in environmental conservation.

Etymology

Derived from the verb "abide," originating from Middle English "abiden," meaning "to wait or remain."

Synonyms

• Enduring
• Lasting
• Perpetual

Antonyms

• Temporary
• Fleeting
• Transitory

Translations

Global Languages

• Spanish: duradero
• French: durable
• German: beständig
• Chinese: 持久的
• Arabic: دائم
• Russian: постоянный
• Portuguese: duradouro
• Japanese: 永続的な
• Korean: 지속적인
• Italian: duraturo
• Dutch: blijvend
• Turkish: kalıcı
• Hebrew: נמשך
• Swedish: bestående
• Finnish: kestävä
• Danish: vedvarende
• Czech: trvalý
• Hungarian: tartós
• Romanian: de durată
• Thai: ถาวร
• Vietnamese: bền lâu

Indian Languages

• Hindi: स्थायी
• Bengali: স্থায়ী
• Tamil: நிலைத்த
• Telugu: స్థిర
• Marathi: स्थायी
• Gujarati: સ્થायी
• Malayalam: സ്ഥിരമായ
• Punjabi: ਸਥਾਈ
• Odia: ଦୀର୍ଘକାଳୀନ
• Assamese: স্থায়ী
• Kannada: ಶಾಶ್ವತ
• Urdu: مستقل
• Sinhala: ස්ථායී
• Bhojpuri: स्थायी
• Maithili: स्थायी
• Manipuri: স্থায়ী
• Dogri: स्थायी
• Kashmiri: مستقل
• Santhali: स्थायी
• Gondi: स्थायी
• Brahui: مستقل
• Khasi: abiding
• Mizo: abiding
• Nepali: स्थायी
• Rajasthani: स्थायी

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Pronunciation may vary slightly depending on local dialects.

Historical Usage

Historically, the term has conveyed concepts of loyalty and long-lasting commitments.

Cultural Nuances

In various cultures, "abiding" reflects deep-rooted values such as loyalty and commitment to traditions.

More Information

This section provides insights into the philosophical implications of abiding and its role in personal and communal relationships.