First Known Use: 1642
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1pending
preposition pend·ing \ˈpen-diŋ\
: while waiting for (something)
Full Definition of PENDING
1
: during
2
: while awaiting <pending approval>
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Origin of PENDING
French pendant, from present participle of pendre
Rhymes with PENDING
2pending
adjective
: not yet decided or acted on
: happening or likely to happen soon
Full Definition of PENDING
1
: not yet decided : being in continuance <the case is still pending>
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First Known Use of PENDING
1797
Related to PENDING
- Synonyms
- open, undecided, undetermined, unresolved, unsettled, in hand
- Antonyms
- decided, determined, resolved, settled
PENDING Defined for Kids
1pending
preposition pend·ing \ˈpen-diŋ\
Definition of PENDING for Kids
: while waiting for <He's in jail pending a trial.>
2pending
adjective
Definition of PENDING for Kids
: not yet decided <The lawsuit is pending.>
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