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Meaning of pending
The primary meaning of "pending" is something that is waiting to be done or dealt with.
Etymology of pending
The word "pending" comes from the Latin "pendere," meaning to hang, and the Old French "pendant," meaning hanging or suspended, with the word entering Middle English as "pending" in the 15th century, initially meaning hanging or suspended, and later developing to describe something that is waiting to be done or dealt with.
Synonyms
awaiting
imminent
upcoming
outstanding
unresolved
undecided
unsettled
unfinished
incomplete
ongoing
in progress
postponed
delayed
stayed
held up
suspended
inactive
dormant
latent
potential
probable
likely
expected
anticipated
forthcoming
impending
looming
hanging
undecided
open
uncertain
unresolved
unfixed
unconfirmed
unsettled
Definitions
- Yet to be done or dealt with
- * Remaining to be settled or decided
- * Still to be paid or received
Usage Examples
- The decision is pending and will be announced next week.
- * The application is still pending and has not been processed yet.
- * The contract is pending approval from the board of directors.
Antonyms
finalized
completed
done
finished
settled
decided
resolved
closed
concluded
terminated
ended
completed
accomplished
fulfilled
realized
settled
decided
determined
fixed
confirmed
established
ratified
approved
accepted