pendentive

/pəndɛnˈtɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to a type of architectural vault or dome in which the weight is distributed outward from the center through a series of arches or ribs.

“The Gothic cathedral featured a magnificent pendentive dome that seemed to touch the sky.”

Synonyms

  • arcuate
  • vaulted

Antonyms

  • flat
  • planar