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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. Source: ecdict

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vault pendentive brought building circle corbel cupola groined means middle octagon part pier plural portion receive space springs square supported

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pended pendejos pendence pendency

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