abeyant

/ə'beiənt/

Thân thiện

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • In a state of temporary suspension or inactivity: Describes something that is currently not active or in operation but retains the potential to become active again in the future.
   • Dormant, latent: Existing in a condition of rest or temporary cessation, with the inherent capacity for renewal or reactivation.

Usage and Examples

• General Use:

  • The project is abeyant while we await further funding. (The project is temporarily suspended while we wait for more money.)
  • His ambitions were abeyant, not abandoned. (His ambitions were dormant, not given up on.)

• Formal/Legal Context:

  • The title to the estate is held in abeyant until the heir comes of age. (The legal right to the property is in a state of suspension until the heir becomes an adult.)

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "To be in abeyance": This is the most common related noun phrase. It describes the state of being abeyant.
  • The court case is in abeyance pending new evidence. (The legal proceeding is temporarily suspended while waiting for new evidence.)
• "To fall into abeyance": To enter a state of suspension.
  • The old tradition has fallen into abeyance. (The old tradition is no longer actively practiced.)

Variants and Related Words

• Abeyance (noun): The state of being temporarily inactive or suspended.
  • The law is in abeyance.
• Dormant (adjective): Having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in a state of rest. (A close synonym, often used in biological contexts.)
  • a dormant volcano

Synonyms

• Dormant: Inactive, asleep, as in a dormant seed.
• Latent: Present but not visible or active, having potential.
• Suspended: Temporarily prevented from continuing.
• Quiescent: In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.

Antonyms

• Active: Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.
• Operative: Functioning or having effect.
• Current: Belonging to the present time; ongoing.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. inactive but capable of becoming active
   • her feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakened

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dormant