PENDENTIVE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Pendentive.
Pendentive - as a noun
The concave triangular sections of vaulting that provide the transition between a dome and the square base on which it is set and transfer the weight of the dome.
Example Sentences
"The cupola of the church is supported by pendentives."
"The pendentive is a common architectural feature in Byzantine and Islamic buildings."
"The pendentives in the mosque create a smooth transition from the square base to the round dome."
"The artists painted beautiful frescoes on the pendentives of the cathedral."
"The ceiling is adorned with intricate designs carved into the pendentives."
Word Game Points
Is PENDENTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pendentive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PENDENTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is PENDENTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pendentive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPENDENTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is PENDENTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pendentive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPENDENTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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