pendulum
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnd͡ʒʊləm/
The English word “pendulum” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- A body suspended from a fixed support so that it swings freely back and forth under the influence of gravity, commonly used to regulate various devices such as clocks.
- The tendency of a situation to oscillate (between two extremes).
- A lamp, etc. suspended from a ceiling.
- A watch's guard-ring by which it is attached to a chain.
Etymology
Borrowed from the neuter of Latin pendulus (“hanging”).
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