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pendular

adjective
pen·du·lar | \ ˈpen-jə-lər , ˈpen-dyə- , -də- \

Definition of pendular 

: being or resembling the movement of a pendulum

First Known Use of pendular

1759, in the meaning defined above

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pendular

adjective
pen·du·lar | \ ˈpen-jə-lər, ˈpen-d(y)ə- \

Medical Definition of pendular 

: characterized by or being regular rhythmic movement especially from side to side

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