abiding

a-bid-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Lasting for a long time; enduring.

  2. 2.

    (In compounds like "law-abiding") Following or obeying.

Related words

Antonyms: fleeting, temporary, transient
See also: abide, enduring, lasting
Synonyms: enduring, lasting, permanent, persistent

Etymology

From Old English abidan (to wait, remain), from a- (intensive prefix) + bidan (to wait).