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Meaning of 'pendentive' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Pendentive [ n.]
- The portion of a vault by means of which the square space in the middle of a building is brought to an octagon or circle to receive a cupola.
- The part of a groined vault which is supported by, and springs from, one pier or corbel.

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