de·pend·ent
de·pend·ent/dəˈpend(ə)nt/
adjective
- contingent on or determined by."the various benefits will be dependent on length of service"synonyms: conditional on, contingent on, based on, depending on, resting on, hanging on, hingeing on, subject to, determined by, controlled by, influenced by, swayed by, resultant from
- requiring someone or something for financial, emotional, or other support."an economy heavily dependent on oil exports"synonyms: reliant on, relying on, counting on, leaning on, supported by, sustained by
- (of a clause, phrase, or word) subordinate to another clause, phrase, or word."a clause dependent on another clause"
noun
a person who relies on another, especially a family member, for financial support.
"a single man with no dependents"
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7 days ago · 1. a : determined or conditioned by another : contingent plans that are dependent on the weather b (1) : relying on another for support
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