dependant

adjective

1. hanging down
2. influenced, controlled, or determined by something else; contingent
3. relying (on another) for support or aid
4. subordinate
5. addicted

Etymology: ME < OFr dependant < L dependens, prp. of dependere: see depend

noun

1. a person who depends on someone else for existence, support, etc.
2. Obsolete a subordinate part