abiding
UK: əˈbaɪdɪŋ | US: əˈbaɪdɪŋ
adj. lasting or enduring without change
vt. (archaic) tolerating or bearing (used with "by")
abiding = a<intensive prefix> + bide<remain> + ing<adjective suffix>
- a- (intensive prefix, from Old English "ā-", meaning "on" or "continuously")
- bide (from Old English "bīdan," meaning "to remain, wait, endure")
- -ing (adjective-forming suffix, indicating ongoing action or state)
Etymology Origin:
The word "abiding" originates from Old English, combining the intensive prefix "a-" with "bīdan" (to remain). Over time, "bide" evolved to mean enduring or tolerating, while the "-ing" suffix solidified its adjectival form. The term reflects a sense of steadfastness, originally tied to waiting or staying put, later expanding to abstract endurance (e.g., "abiding love").
His abiding passion for music began in childhood.
She has an abiding respect for nature.
The law is no longer abiding in modern society.
Their abiding friendship survived decades of separation.
He struggled with abiding by the strict rules.