Pendent
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A supporting post attached to the main rafter.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: dangling, drooping or suspended projecting over something; overhanging
Dependent
Part of speech: noun
Definition: One who relies on another for supportAn element in phrase or clause structure that is not the head. Includes complements modifiers and determiners.(Greek grammar) the aorist subjunctive form of a verb; or non-past, perfective form of a verb
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Relying upon; depending upon(of certain Irish irregular verbs): standing only after a preverbal particleUsed in questions, negative sentences and after certain particles and prepositions.
Example sentence: If there is anyone dependent on your income - parents, children, relatives - you need life insurance.