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Derived Forms
- ˈpendency, noun
- ˈpendently, adverb
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Other Words From
- pendent·ly adverb
- non·pendent adjective
- non·pendent·ly adverb
- semi·pendent adjective
- un·pendent adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pendent1
C15: from Old French pendant, from pendre to hang; see pendant
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Example Sentences
The large soft leaves and the pendent moss of the oaks were gray with dust, but the shade was cool and delicious.
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Opening a cupboard door, Kilfane revealed a number of pendent, ragged garments, and two more bowler hats.
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Some even went 'jusqu' l'Arbre sec, Ou li oisel pendent au bec.'
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Cf. 'blown with restless violence round about The pendent world'; Meas.
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At this the door flew open and a skinny woman appeared, her homespun frock pendent with tow-headed urchins.
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