im·pend·ent

[im-pen-duhnt]
adjective

Origin:
1585–95; < Latin impendent- stem of impendēns present participle of impendēre to hang over, threaten. See impend, -ent

im·pend·ence, im·pend·en·cy, noun
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impendent

adjective
close in time; about to occur; "retribution is at hand"; "some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand"; "in imminent danger"; "his impending retirement" [syn: at hand
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Impendent is always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
Example sentences
The press needs to present impendent criticism from both sides.
It is designed to promote or enhance impendent living through the stabilization of their illness.
Impendent sections occur on both sides of raised bridge.
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