adjective
pendent
Awaiting a decision or resolution.
Her application remains pendent while the committee reviews her qualifications.
Etymology
The source verb means to hang. An unresolved matter is figuratively left hanging until a decision brings it to a settled state.
More examples
- Several requests remain pendent until the director makes a decision.
- The court has three pendent cases awaiting a ruling.
- The budget question remains pendent after today's meeting.
Forms
pendent
Similar words
- pending
- The usual everyday choice for awaiting a decision or action.
- unresolved
- Emphasizes the lack of a solution, settlement, or answer.
- undecided
- Can also describe a person who has not chosen.