Dependent Meaning and Definition


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Dependent meaning

Word: Dependent

How to pronounce: dɪˈpendənt

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Contingent on or determined by.

Example sentences: "The various benefits will be dependent on length of service"

2. Requiring someone or something for financial, emotional, or other support.

Example sentences: "An economy heavily dependent on oil exports"

3. (of a clause, phrase, or word) subordinate to another clause, phrase, or word.

Example sentences: "A clause dependent on another clause"

Noun

Definitions:

1. A person who relies on another, especially a family member, for financial support.


Synonyms:

subservient

within the jurisdiction

dependently

conditional

subordinate

subject

parasitical

hooked

hanging


Antonyms:

independent

autonomous

hanging

pendent

irrespective

regardless


Derivations:

dependant

dependence

dependency

depend

depending


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Dependent in Other Languages...

Spanish: Dependiente

German: Abhängig

French: Dépendre

Italian: Dipendere

Turkish: Bağımlı


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