Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pendular
Adjective
/ˈpɛndjələr/
Definition
Relating to or resembling a pendulum; having a swinging or oscillating motion.
Examples
- The pendular motion of the swing was soothing to watch.
- In physics class, we studied the pendular movements of various objects.
- The artist captured the pendular essence of nature in her paintings.
Meaning
The term ‘pendular’ is often used to describe movements that are back and forth like that of a pendulum, commonly found in physics and some forms of art.
Synonyms
- oscillating
- swinging
- swaying
- pendulum-like
