pendent meaning and definition

PENDENT noun

Definition of pendent (noun)

1. an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
   • synonyms: pendant
2. branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
   • synonyms: chandelier, pendant

PENDENT adjective

Definition of pendent (adjective)

1. held from above
   • "a pendant bunch of grapes"
   • synonyms: dependent, pendant