adjective
- hanging down loosely: pendulous blossoms.
- swinging freely; oscillating.
- vacillating or undecided; wavering.
adjective
- hanging downwards, esp so as to swing from side to side
adj.c.1600, from Latin pendulus “hanging down,” figuratively “doubtful, uncertain, hesitating,” from pendere “to hang” (see pendant). Related: Pendulously.