pendent

/ˈpɛndənt/
noun
  1. A hanging piece of jewelry or ornament, especially one attached to a necklace or earring.
    • He gave her a heart-shaped pendent as a birthday gift.
    • The artisan crafted a beautiful pendent from polished amber and gold.
    • She wore a silver pendent shaped like a star around her neck.
  2. A hanging part or structure, such as a light fixture or architectural decoration.
    • Each pendent on the chandelier was made of cut glass.
    • The old lamp had a brass pendent that swayed gently in the breeze.
    • Stone pendents decorated the ceiling of the medieval hall.
adjective
  1. Hanging down or suspended from above.
    • Pendent icicles hung from the edge of the roof after the ice storm.
    • The pendent branches of the willow tree brushed the surface of the pond.
    • The chandelier had several pendent crystals that sparkled in the light.
  2. Remaining undecided or pending; awaiting a decision or resolution.
    • Her application remains pendent while the committee reviews the documents.
    • The court case is still pendent, with no trial date set.
    • Several pendent questions about the project need to be answered before we can proceed.