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Definition pendulum in British English

pendulum noun

noun
/ˈpendjʊləm/
1

a long thin bar with a weight at the lower end that swings from side to side, usually in order to keep a clock working

Synonyms and related words
crystal dial face
2

used for talking about the tendency of an opinion or situation to change from one position or condition to its opposite

Example

The pendulum has swung back in favour of stricter penalties.

Synonyms and related words
transition conversion transformation
Definition pendulum in British English