NYT Dictionary

PENDING

/ˈpɛndɪŋ/
VerbAdjectivePrepositionPEND-ingpend-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of pend

Etymology

Origin: Latin

L. pendere to hang, to be suspended. Cf. Pendent

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pendentimpendentin the offingproximatebeetleconditionalconditionedcontingentdanglingdependent

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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