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pendent
adjective pen·dent \ˈpen-dənt\
: hanging down from above
Full Definition of PENDENT
1
: jutting or leaning over : overhanging <a pendent cliff>
2
: supported from above : suspended <icicles pendent from the eaves>
3
: remaining undetermined : pending
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Variants of PENDENT
pen·dent or pen·dant \ˈpen-dənt\
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Origin of PENDENT
Middle English pendaunt
First Known Use: 14th century
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