dependent
or de·pend·ant
[ dih-pen-duh nt ]
/ dɪˈpɛn dənt /
adjective
noun
Origin of dependent
OTHER WORDS FROM dependent
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH dependent
dependant dependentWords nearby dependent
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British Dictionary definitions for dependent
dependent
sometimes US dependant
/ (dɪˈpɛndənt) /
adjective
noun
grammar
an element in a phrase or clause that is not the governor
a variant spelling (esp US) of dependant
Derived forms of dependent
dependently, adverbundefined dependent
Avoid confusion with
dependant
Medical definitions for dependent
dependent
[ dĭ-pĕn′dənt ]
adj.
Contingent on or subordinate to another.
Relying on or requiring the aid of another for support.
Hanging down.
n.
One who relies on another especially for financial support.