pendulous

Meanings

• adjective

  Hanging loosely or freely, especially in the wind or gravity; swaying or oscillating from side to side.

  - "The leaves of the tree were pendulous, swaying gently in the breeze."
  - "The chandelier's pendulous crystals caught the light beautifully."

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Rhymes

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tremulous , delicious , obtusive

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Variants

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pendulous , pendulousness , pendulousnesses

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Etymology

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From Latin pendulus, from pendere to hang.

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Trivia

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1. The longest pendulum ever recorded was in Russia, measuring 1,127 feet (343.6 meters) long.

2. The term 'pendulous' is also used in biology to describe certain body parts or organs that hang or sway, such as the human ear or the reproductive organs of some animals.

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Related Concepts

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1. pendant: A decorative object suspended from a chain or cord, often worn as jewelry.

2. pendulum: A weight suspended from a pivot so as to swing back and forth.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'pendulous' is often used to describe objects or elements that are hanging or swaying, creating a sense of movement and suspense. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Pit and the Pendulum,' the pendulum is a symbol of impending doom, swinging back and forth over the protagonist's head.

How to Memorize "pendulous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a leaf hanging from a tree branch, swaying gently in the wind. Or visualize a chandelier with pendulous crystals reflecting light.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pendulous' with the image of a swinging pendulum or a swaying tree branch.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Pendulous means hanging, like a bell that sways and clangs.'

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