Word of the Day: Abeyance

Pronunciation: /əˈbeɪəns/

Meaning (अर्थ): A state of temporary disuse or suspension (अस्थायी निष्क्रियता या निलंबन की स्थिति)।

History and Etymology (इतिहास और व्युत्पत्ति)

The word abeyance dates back to the early 16th century. It comes from the Old French word abeance, which means 'aspiration' or 'desire'. It was used in legal contexts to denote a situation where a title, office, or estate was without a claimant or an owner.

Origin: Late Middle English, from Old French abeance, from abeer ‘aspire to’, from a- (from Latin ad-) + beer ‘to gape’ (from Latin baiare).

Synonyms (समानार्थी शब्द)

• Suspension (निलंबन)
• Interruption (अंतराल)
• Postponement (स्थगन)
• Delay (विलंब)

Antonyms (विलोम शब्द)

• Continuation (जारी रखना)
• Action (कार्रवाई)
• Activity (गतिविधि)
• Resumption (पुनः प्रारंभ)

Examples (उदाहरण)

English: The project was put in abeyance due to the financial crisis.

Hindi: वित्तीय संकट के कारण परियोजना को अस्थायी रूप से रोक दिया गया था।

English: The legal proceedings are in abeyance while further evidence is being gathered.

Hindi: आगे के सबूत जुटाए जाने तक कानूनी कार्यवाही अस्थायी रूप से रुकी हुई है।

English: Our plans for the trip are in abeyance until we get more information about the weather.

Hindi: मौसम के बारे में अधिक जानकारी मिलने तक हमारी यात्रा की योजनाएँ अस्थायी रूप से स्थगित हैं।

Interactive Quiz (इंटरएक्टिव क्विज़)

1. What does 'abeyance' mean?

A state of permanent activity A state of temporary disuse or suspension A state of chaos and confusion

2. Which of the following is a synonym for 'abeyance'?

Continuation Activity Suspension

3. The project's completion is in abeyance because of:

A financial crisis Smooth operations Increased funding