pendent

Meanings

• adjective

  Hanging from a support or a higher place

  - "The chandelier is a pendent ornament in the grand hall."
  - "The pendant earrings were a gift from her grandmother."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pendent
depend , extend , commend

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Variants

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pendant , pendent , pendants , pendents

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Etymology

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From Old French pendre 'to hang'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest pendant is a 3.3-meter-long (10.8-foot-long) crystal pendant, which is displayed at the Chihuly Over Venice exhibition in Italy.

2. The term 'pendant' is also used in botany to refer to a fruit or seed that hangs from a stem.

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Related Concepts

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1. pendant light: A type of light fixture that consists of a single light source suspended from the ceiling by a chain or a rod.

2. pendant swing: A type of swing that hangs from a tree or a beam, typically designed for one person.

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Culture

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In jewelry, a pendant is an ornament that hangs from a chain or a cord and is worn around the neck.

How to Memorize "pendent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful necklace with a pendant that catches the light and shines.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pendant' with the idea of something hanging from a support.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'pendant' as 'hanging around'.

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