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Pendent [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Hanging; fastened at one end, the other being loose.

2. With ribbons pendent flaring about her head.

3. Jutting over; projecting; as a pendant rock.

4. Supported above the ground.

Pendent [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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

2. Jutting over; projecting; overhanging.

Pendentive [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. The portion of a vault by means of which the square space in the middle of a building is brought to an octagon or circle to receive a cupola.

2. The part of a groined vault which is supported by, and springs from, one pier or corbel.

Pendently [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

In a pendent manner.