Added 30 September 2026
abiding
/əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/ adjective
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Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
an abiding belief
verb
- present participle and gerund of abide
noun
Origin
Present participle or participial adjective from abide (verb) + -ing; or, from Middle English participle form of abiden, abyden (“to abide”).
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