Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pendulate
verb
/ˈpɛn.dʒə.leɪt/
Definition
To swing back and forth like a pendulum.
Examples
- The chandelier began to pendulate gently as the air from the open window flowed through the room.
- In the science lab, the pendulating pendulum demonstrated the principles of gravity.
Meaning
Pendulate describes the action of moving or swinging from side to side, similar to how a pendulum operates.
Synonyms
- swing
- oscillate
- fluctuate
- rotate
