Dependent - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
adjective
- held from above and hanging down (syn: pendant, pendent)
- being under the power or sovereignty of another or others (syn: subject)
Extra examples
He has been alcohol dependent for several years.
...the dependent willow branches swayed in the gentle breeze...
The insurance provides coverage for workers and their dependents.
Do you have any dependents?
All things in nature are dependent on one another.
He is dependent on his parents for support.
The leaves assumed their nocturnal dependent position.
Norway's economy is heavily dependent on natural resources.
Jan's mother was dependent on her for physical care.
Do you have any dependent children (=who you are still supporting financially)?
The salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.
An infant is wholly dependent on its mother.
The poor and dependent exercise our active benevolence.
Many of these people were dependent on his bounty.
The programme is designed to help older welfare dependent people.
Word forms
singular: dependent
plural: dependents
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