Latin word pendere comes from Proto-Indo-European *(s)pen-, and later Proto-Italic *pendēō (Hang, be hanging.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *(s)pen- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *pendēō | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | Hang, be hanging. |
| *(s)péndeti | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *pendō | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | Hang, put in a hanging position. |
| pendeo | Latin (lat) | I am ready to fall, hang suspended.. I am suspended, interrupted or discontinued.. I am uncertain, perplexed or in suspense.. I hang (down), I am suspended; hover, overhang, float.. I hang about, loiter, tarry, linger.. I hang down; I am weak or without strength; sag, droop.. I hang upon a person's words; listen attentively to.. I have weight or value.. I rest or depend upon.. I weigh. |