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