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plural of pendentive n. 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. n. The part of a groined vault which is supported by, …

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  1. plural of pendentive n. 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. n. The part of a groined vault which is supported by, and springs from, one pier or corbel.