a. [ L. pendens, -entis, p. pr. of pendere to hang, to be suspended. Cf. Pendant. ] 1. Supported from above; suspended; depending; pendulous; hanging; as, a pendent leaf. “The pendent world.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

Often their tresses, when shaken, with pendent icicles tinkle. Longfellow. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Jutting over; projecting; overhanging. “A vapor sometime like a . . . pendent rock.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. pendentif, fr. L. pendere to hang. ] (Arch.) (a) The portion of a vault by means of which the square space in the middle of a building is brought to an octagon or circle to receive a cupola. (b) The part of a groined vault which is supported by, and springs from, one pier or corbel. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a pendent manner. [ 1913 Webster ]