1. relating to or having the motion of a pendulum; swinging back and forth
2. characterized by regular alternation between two states or conditions
Usage: often used in technical contexts

Examples

• The pendular motion of the grandfather clock was hypnotic.
• Scientists studied the pendular swing of the heavy weight.
• The patient showed pendular eye movements during the examination.
• Market trends often follow a pendular pattern between boom and bust.
• The pendular nature of political opinion was evident in the polls.
• Engineers designed a pendular suspension system for the bridge.