Synonyms for abidance
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Compliance
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of abiding or continuing; abode; stay; continuance; dwelling.
- n. 2
Adherence; compliance; conformity.
Forms
- Plural
- abidances → compliances, conformities, conformations, residences…
Example sentences
- compliance Tom was not in compliance with his doctor's orders.
- conformity Some people prefer conformity, while others seek novelty.
- residence Sami purchased a three-bedroom residence in Cairo.
- residency Sami was doing his residency at a local hospital.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| abidance | rising | |
| compliance | steady | |
| conformity | falling | |
| conformation | steady | |
| residence | falling | |
| residency | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- residence3, residency4
- 10 letters
- compliance3, conformity4
- 12 letters
- conformation
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (residence3 = 3 syllables).