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pendant

adjectivemasculine/femininegeneral usevery common/pẽ.ˈdẽ.tɨ/pen·den·te

Definitions

2
1

Hanging down; suspended.

Usage examples

“The pendant lamp cast a warm glow over the table.”
“Pendant icicles glistened from the roof.”

Common combinations

pendant lightpendant earrings
2

Awaiting decision or resolution; not yet settled.

Usage examples

“The court case is still pending.”
“We have several pending issues to discuss.”

Common combinations

pending matterpending approvalpending litigation