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pendulous

Syllabification: (pen·du·lous)
Pronunciation: /ˈpenjələs, ˈpendyə-/

Definition of pendulous

adjective

  • hanging down loosely:pendulous branches

Derivatives

pendulously

adverb

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin pendulus 'hanging down' (from pendere 'hang') + -ous

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