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ABEYANT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does abeyant mean?
• ABEYANT (adjective)
The adjective ABEYANT has 1 sense:
1. inactive but capable of becoming active
Familiarity information: ABEYANT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Inactive but capable of becoming active
Synonyms:
abeyant; dormant
Context example:
her feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakened
Similar:
inactive (not active physically or mentally)
Derivation:
abeyance (temporary cessation or suspension)
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