abeyant

adjective

Definition of abeyantnext
as in latent

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abeyant
  1. latent
  2. inactive
  3. inert
  4. dormant
  5. idle
  6. unused
  7. vacant
  8. inoperative
Adjective
  • After this stage, the infection enters the latent stage, which can last for years.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • These are called vectors, which are stored in a latent space.
    Lutz Finger, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of latent
Adjective
  • This was first reported by Kevin K. Cruz has been inactive for more than two years.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Tampa Bay pass defense is a liability, but since both Saints quarterback Derek Carr and do-everything running back Alvin Kamara are inactive this week with no real reason to risk further injury, the Bucs can worry about defense in the playoffs.
    J.J. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of inactive
Adjective
  • After the mission, the second stage will be made inert and remain in space as orbital debris.
    RICHARD TRIBOU ORLANDO SENTINEL (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of inert
Adjective
  • Many plants go dormant, with their tops dying back and all their energy stored safely below ground.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The five-square-mile island is almost entirely a hilly volcano (dormant, don’t worry) and with very little flat land to host an airport.
    Johanna Read, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of dormant
Adjective
  • Back in Action, which arrives on Netflix Jan. 17, follows couple Emily (Diaz) and Matt (Foxx) who went into hiding to lead an idle, crime-free life as new parents.
    Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Following some idle chat with bartender Callie (Kelly Lynn Reiter), Frank simply retires to his room, where he’ll be plagued as usual by combat nightmares.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of idle
Adjective
  • Iconic Motorbike Auctions The one-of-20 V-twin racer was re-crated by HRC in Japan following its promotional life, and sent to its American owner who left it that way ... along with a complete unused spares kit suitable for going Grand Prix racing, until this unboxing two decades later.
    Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The Humana Healthy Options Allowance includes rollover, so any unused balance carries over each month.
    Caraline Coats, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of unused
Adjective
  • But those looking to move into a vacant apartment because of the fires are likely to face significantly higher rents.
    Chris Isidore, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
  • According to Greenhouse, companies sometimes post these vacant positions to create a false sense of growth or to attract talent for future openings that may never materialize.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of vacant
Adjective
  • Perhaps most notably, both sides deploy decoy vehicles—either inoperative derelicts or inflatable fakes—to draw enemy fire away from real vehicles.
    David Axe, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • In wartime, however, the calculus changes, because most of the costs are inoperative.
    William C. Wohlforth, Foreign Affairs, 22 June 2021
Definition of inoperative
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