abeyancies
|a-bey-an-cies|
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/əˈbeɪənsiːz/
(abeyance)
temporary suspension
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abeyance' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'abeance,' where 'a-' meant 'toward' and 'bayer' meant 'to gape or yawn.'
Historical Evolution
'abeance' transformed into the English word 'abeyance' during the Middle English period.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a longing or desire,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'temporary suspension.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of temporary disuse or suspension.
The project was put in abeyance due to budget constraints.
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Last updated: 2025/03/31 17:36