Etymology
Origin of pendular
First recorded in 1875–80; pendul(um) + -ar 1
Example Sentences
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The two dancers, accompanied by metronomic clicks and clangs, oscillated like parts of a machine built to do a pendular, hip-wagging dance like the floss.
From New York Times
He’ll be handing over this luxury commemorative gift, boasting elegant stitching, gold pendular cords and a generous quantity of velvety yet durable tassel, to his opposite number Fabian Lustenberger.
From The Guardian
The arc of every private moral sphere is in constant pendular motion.
From Washington Post
He’s got a bouncing, long-limbed stride that swings both arms in large, pendular arcs.
From New York Times
In the end, the game didn’t sell quite as well as its predecessor, but its pendular web-swinging and complex trick system set a new standard for what licensed video games were understood to be.
From The Verge
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