Pendent
(adjective)
- Hanging down; suspended.
- Not decided; uncertain.
Origin:
Late middle english: from latin pendent- "hanging", present participle of pendere.
Examples:
- The pendent crystal chandelier sparkled in the sunlight.
- The pendent fruit looked ripe and juicy.
- The court case was pendent until further evidence was presented.
- The pendent investigation was causing concern among the public.
- The pendent election result was causing political uncertainty.