Lexic.us

Definition of Pendent

1. Noun. An adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring).

2. Adjective. Held from above. "A pendant bunch of grapes"

3. Noun. Branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling.

Definition of Pendent

1. a. Supported from above; suspended; depending; pendulous; hanging; as, a pendent leaf.

Definition of Pendent

1. pendant [n -S] - See also: pendant

Medical Definition of Pendent

1. 1. Supported from above; suspended; depending; pendulous; hanging; as, a pendent leaf. "The pendent world." "Often their tresses, when shaken, with pendent icicles tinkle." (Longfellow) 2. Jutting over; projecting; overhanging. "A vapor sometime like a . . . Pendent rock." Origin: L. Pendens, -entis, p.pr. Of pendere to hang, to be suspended. Cf. Pendant. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pendent

pencil pusher pencraft pencraft pencrafts pend pendant pendant pendantly pendants pendant earring

pended pendelluft pendencies pendency pendent (current term) pendent (current term) pendentive pendentives pendently pendents

pendicle pendicles pending pendragon pendragons Pendred's syndrome pends pendular pendular movement pendular nystagmus

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