Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pensile
Adjective
/ˈpɛn.saɪl/
Definition
Suspended or hanging; hanging down.
Examples
- The pensile leaves of the weeping willow create a picturesque scene by the river.
- Architects often create pensile structures that seem to float above the ground.
Meaning
The term ‘pensile’ refers to something that is suspended or allows for hanging freely, often used in a botanical or architectural context.
Synonyms
- Suspended
- Hanging
- Dangling
