adverb
- in a hanging or suspended manner; while hanging or suspended
- in a state of pending or awaiting resolution; while awaiting decision or completion
Usage: rare or archaic; primarily used in legal or formal contexts
Usage: legal or formal usage
Examples
- The matter remained pendently before the court for several months.
- The chandelier hung pendently from the ornate ceiling.
- The contract was pendently signed, awaiting final approval from both parties.
- Questions about the project's future hung pendently in the air.
- The decision was left pendently until more information could be gathered.