abiding — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast.

   Synonyms

   diuturnalprolonged

   Examples

   an abiding belief

   a deep and abiding hatred of wealth

   More examples (2)

   However, one abiding weakness with such data collection is that people’s beliefs about their speech habits may not necessarily tally with reality.

   Through all their projects, their abiding ethos has been observing and responding to the site and its existing ecology and growth patterns.

Noun

1. The action of one who abides; the state of an abider.

2. An abode.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

Adjective

1. lasting a long time

   Synonyms

   enduringimperishable

   Examples

   an abiding belief

   imperishable truths