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pendent definition

pend·ent (pen′dənt)

adjective

  1. hanging; suspended
  2. overhanging
  3. undecided; pending

Etymology: ME pendaunt: see pendant

noun

pendant

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pendent Synonyms

pendent

modif.

pendant, dependent, suspended; see hanging.


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pendent Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • chain: The necklace features a fatastic sleek little carved jade bean pendent on a gold-tone metal chain.

Adjective modifier

  • gold: The gold Anglo-Saxon pendent excites the local Finds Liaison Officers.

Modifies a noun

  • flower: It is a lily with towering spikes of huge white pendent flowers, which smell divine!

Noun used with modifier

  • retro: This is a large, cool retro pendent, in antiqued brass metal, with a plastic central vignette depicting a pair of lovers.
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