pending

Meanings

• adjective

  A state of being prepared or ready, but not yet complete or in progress.

  - "The application is still in a pending state."
  - "The letter is pending approval from the boss."

• noun

  A promise or commitment to do something.

  - "I have a pending appointment with the dentist."
  - "There are several pending tasks on the project."

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Synonyms

impendent , in the offing , proximate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pending
end , send

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Variants

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pending

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'hanging,' as in 'pending from a hook' or 'pending from a judgment.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'pending' comes from the Old French word 'pendre,' meaning 'to hang.'

2. In legal proceedings, a case is said to be 'pending' when it is under consideration by a court.

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Related Concepts

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1. in progress: A similar term used to describe something that is currently being worked on.

2. suspended: A state of being halted or stopped, often used interchangeably with 'pending' but implies a more definitive halt.

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Culture

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In literature, 'pending' is often used to describe a sense of anticipation or suspense. In art, it can represent a state of transition or uncertainty.

How to Memorize "pending"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clock with hands hovering over the numbers, waiting to move forward.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pending' with the idea of a promise or commitment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym PENDING: Promise Expected, Not Delivered (Yet).

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