PEND Root Word – Meaning and Words With PEND

The PEND root word is found in many English words. This video provides 6 illustrated sentence examples of words that contain the root PEND.

To get maximum benefit, spend a moment looking at the picture to make a strong mental connection, and then listen carefully as the sentence example is read containing words with PEND.

If there are words you don’t know in the sentence example, be sure to check them in a dictionary so you fully comprehend and understand the sentence. This way, words with the root PEND will be easily noticed and you will be able to guess the meaning even if you have not seen these words before.

Here is a transcript of the video “Words With the Root PEND” . . .

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The word root PEND means: to HANG

DEPENDENT
SUSPENSION
PENDENT
APPENDAGE
PERPENDICULAR
PENDING

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DEPENDENT

Definition: influenced or controlled by something else, literally, hanging on to something for support

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Sentence example: In many places, the local economy is almost totally dependent on tourism.

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SUSPENSION

Definition: something that is suspended or hung;
something temporarily stopped

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Sentence example: The Clifton Suspension Bridge in south-west England, opened in 1864 as a toll bridge, the income from which pays for its maintenance.

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PENDENT

Definition: hanging down, dangling

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Sentence example: Many models have adopted Marilyn Monroe’s style of wearing a halter neck dress and pendent earrings.

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APPENDAGE

Definition: something that is added to something of greater importance; something that hangs on

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Sentence example: Although enjoying huge success in the 1980s as part of the pop duo Wham!, Andrew Ridgeley was seen by some critics as a mere appendage to his famous partner, George Michael.

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PERPENDICULAR

Definition: something hanging straight down at right angles

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Sentence example: This painting, Schilderij No. 1, consists only of two black, perpendicular lines and a small blue triangle, one of the most minimal canvasses by Dutch painter Piet Mondrian.

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PENDING

Definition: something not decided awaiting settlement, literally, hanging over

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Sentence example: A developer was keen to build on the plot, pending a decision by the municipality regarding planning permission.

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So when you see words with the root PEND, look for a connection with something hanging

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If you are interested in the PEND root word, and seeing words with PEND. check another page from The Word Roots Guide:
Word Root TACT TAG TANG TIG TING

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