Early 19th century; earliest use found in Miniature. From classical Latin pendulus hanging down + -ant. Compare Italian pendolante hanging down. Compare earlier pendulent.
Definition of pendulant in US English:
pendulant
adjective
Pendulous; pendent.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Miniature. From classical Latin pendulus hanging down + -ant. Compare Italian pendolante hanging down. Compare earlier pendulent.