un abiding

a·bid·ing

[uh-bahy-ding]
adjective
continuing without change; enduring; steadfast: an abiding faith.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English; see abide, -ing2

a·bid·ing·ly, adverb
a·bid·ing·ness, noun
non·a·bid·ing, adjective
non·a·bid·ing·ly, adverb
non·a·bid·ing·ness, noun
un·a·bid·ing, adjective
un·a·bid·ing·ly, adverb
un·a·bid·ing·ness, noun


unending, unchanging, unshakable.
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abiding (əˈbaɪdɪŋ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
permanent; enduring: an abiding belief
 
a'bidingly
 
adv

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Un abiding is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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Word Origin & History

abiding
late 14c., "enduring," prp. adj. from abide (q.v.)
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