About The Word Pendentive
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What's The Definition Of Pendentive?Synonyms | Synonyms for Pendentive: Related Terms | Find terms related to Pendentive: See Also | Pendentive In Webster's Dictionary \Pen*den"tive\, n. [F. pendentif, fr. L. pendere to
hang.] (Arch.)
(a) The portion of a vault by means of which the square
space in the middle of a building is brought to an
octagon or circle to receive a cupola.
(b) The part of a groined vault which is supported by, and
springs from, one pier or corbel.
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