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
  • In fact, for large companies, the source of any real advantage in AI will come from the expertise of their employees, which is needed to unlock the latent knowledge and capabilities within AI systems.
    Ethan Mollick, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
  • These scenarios illustrate the growing reliance on AI systems that look helpful on the surface — yet lead to chronic consumer disempowerment and latent dissatisfaction.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of latent
Adjective
  • Both Steph Curry and Draymond Green are expected to play against the Timberwolves on Friday at the Chase Center after each were inactive in Thursday night’s upset over the Rockets.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Philadelphia wide receiver DeVonta Smith was inactive and missed his second straight game with a hamstring injury.
    Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of inactive
Adjective
  • Dexter’s body was motionless, inert, pre-Rigor mortis.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
  • 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, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of inert
Adjective
  • The conflict in Syria had remained deadly but largely dormant over the past several years, defined by low-level clashes between the rebels and Assad’s regime rather than dramatic changes in territory and control.
    Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But what about later in the season, when plants are going dormant and nature is usually more generous with the waterworks?
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of dormant
Adjective
  • For years the mine has been idle, waiting for depressed uranium markets to pick up.
    Dylan Baddour, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
  • By adjusting traffic signals and rerouting vehicles, cities and highly congested areas are able to see immediate improvement and reduce bottlenecks and idle time.
    Kathleen Walch, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of idle
Adjective
  • Turn off the Manage app if unused toggle switch, and it will be left alone.
    David Nield, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
  • On my highest shelves sat unused bottles of rice vinegar and packs of soba, collecting dust.
    Elica Sue, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of unused
Adjective
  • However, due to an unseasonably warm year with no snow, the town is vacant and tourists have all chosen other destinations.
    Keith Langston, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • With a priceless historic apartment in her family’s possession that was finally vacant after decades, the decision was clear.
    Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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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