Synonyms of abeyant
25 similar words
Another word for abeyant is passive. Other synonyms of abeyant are unemployed, idle, inert, latent and quiescent.
Synonyms and similar words for abeyant
adjectiveBeing in a state of abeyance; suspended.
- dormant
- inactive
- latentRemaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.
- at rest
- dullHeavy; lifeless; inert.
- fallow figurativelyInactive; undeveloped.
- hibernating
- idleNot being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.
- inertUnable to move or act; inanimate.
- languidOf a thing: lacking energy, liveliness, or strength; inactive, slow-moving, weak.
- nonactiveNot active; inactive; inert.
- passiveTaking no action.
- quiescentInactive, quiet, at rest.
- silent
- slow
- standing by
- suspended
- torpidDormant or hibernating.
- unactiveNot active; inactive.
- unbusyNot busy.
- unemployedHaving no use, not doing work.
- unoccupiedNot employed on a task; idle.
- cessant obsoleteDormant, inactive.
- sedent archaicSitting; inactive or still.
- sedentary obsoleteInactive; motionless; sluggish; tranquil.
Meaning of abeyant
- adjective Being in a state of abeyance; suspended.
abeyant in other languages
Questions about synonyms of abeyant
- What is another word for abeyant?
- Abeyant has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as passive, unemployed, idle, inert, latent, quiescent, unoccupied and torpid.
- What does abeyant mean?
- Abeyant means being in a state of abeyance; suspended.
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