How Do You Spell PENDULATE?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛndjʊlˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "pendulate" is spelled with a "u" after the "d," which may seem unnecessary, but it actually affects the pronunciation. The IPA phonetic transcription for "pendulate" is /ˈpɛndjʊleɪt/. The "u" creates a dipthong or a combination of two vowel sounds, in this case the "jʊ" sound. Without the "u," it would be pronounced as /ˈpɛndəleɪt/ which lacks the second vowel sound. Thus, the spelling of "pendulate" accurately represents its pronunciation.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Conjugate verb
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PENDULATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Pendulate is a transitive and intransitive verb that refers to the act or process of swinging or oscillating back and forth like a pendulum. It is derived from the word "pendulum," which is an object suspended vertically from a fixed point, typically consisting of a weight attached to a string or rod, that swings to and fro under the force of gravity.

    When used in a physical sense, pendulate describes the motion of an object or body that swings rhythmically from side to side, resembling the movement of a pendulum. This movement is characterized by a regular and predictable pattern, where the object alternates between reaching a maximum extension in one direction and returning to its original position.

    In a metaphorical sense, pendulate can also describe the act of oscillating or vacillating between two extremes, ideologies, or opinions. It implies a back-and-forth movement or shifting between different options or perspectives. This can refer to an individual's indecisiveness or a collective fluctuation in societal attitudes or political views.

    Overall, the term pendulate encompasses both the physical swinging motion of a pendulum and the figurative movement of oscillation or vacillation between opposing points. It conveys the idea of continuous movement, repetitive patterns, and the potential for shifts or changes in direction.

Common Misspellings for PENDULATE

  • oendulate
  • lendulate
  • 0endulate
  • pwndulate
  • psndulate
  • pdndulate
  • prndulate
  • p4ndulate
  • p3ndulate
  • pebdulate
  • pemdulate
  • pejdulate
  • pehdulate
  • pensulate
  • penxulate
  • penculate
  • penfulate
  • penrulate
  • peneulate
  • pendylate

Etymology of PENDULATE

The word pendulate derives from the Latin verb pendulum, meaning to swing. It is derived from the noun pendulum, which refers to a weight suspended from a fixed point that swings back and forth under the influence of gravity. In English, the suffix -ate has been added to form the verb pendulate, meaning to swing like a pendulum.

Conjugate verb Pendulate

CONDITIONAL

I would pendulate
you would pendulate
he/she/it would pendulate
we would pendulate
they would pendulate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be pendulating
you would be pendulating
he/she/it would be pendulating
we would be pendulating
they would be pendulating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have pendulate
you would have pendulate
he/she/it would have pendulate
we would have pendulate
they would have pendulate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been pendulating
you would have been pendulating
he/she/it would have been pendulating
we would have been pendulating
they would have been pendulating

FUTURE

I will pendulate
you will pendulate
he/she/it will pendulate
we will pendulate
they will pendulate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be pendulating
you will be pendulating
he/she/it will be pendulating
we will be pendulating
they will be pendulating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have pendulated
you will have pendulated
he/she/it will have pendulated
we will have pendulated
they will have pendulated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been pendulating
you will have been pendulating
he/she/it will have been pendulating
we will have been pendulating
they will have been pendulating

IMPERATIVE

you pendulate
we let´s pendulate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to pendulate

PAST

I pendulated
you pendulated
he/she/it pendulated
we pendulated
they pendulated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was pendulating
you were pendulating
he/she/it was pendulating
we were pendulating
they were pendulating

PAST PARTICIPLE

pendulated

PAST PERFECT

I had pendulated
you had pendulated
he/she/it had pendulated
we had pendulated
they had pendulated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been pendulating
you had been pendulating
he/she/it had been pendulating
we had been pendulating
they had been pendulating

PRESENT

I pendulate
you pendulate
he/she/it pendulates
we pendulate
they pendulate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am pendulating
you are pendulating
he/she/it is pendulating
we are pendulating
they are pendulating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

pendulating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have pendulated
you have pendulated
he/she/it has pendulated
we have pendulated
they have pendulated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been pendulating
you have been pendulating
he/she/it has been pendulating
we have been pendulating
they have been pendulating