The action of one who abides; the state of an abider.
"The mountain monastery represents a quiet place for those seeking an abiding in nature's rhythm."
present participle of abide
"The abiding rain forced us to cancel our outdoor picnic plans for the third time that week."
Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast.
"Despite years of hardship, her abiding hope for a better future never wavered."
Abiding comes from the verb abide combined with the suffix -ing. It traces back to the Middle English word abiden, which originally meant "to stay" or "remain."