dependant
Variant of dependent
dependent
Definition
de·pend·ent (dē pen′dənt, di-)
adjective
- hanging down
- influenced, controlled, or determined by something else; contingent
- relying (on another) for support or aid
- subordinate
- addicted
Etymology: ME < OFr dependant < L dependens, prp. of dependere: see depend
noun
- a person who depends on someone else for existence, support, etc.
- Obsolete a subordinate part
Also, esp. for n., dependant de·pend′·ant
Browse dictionary entries near dependant
- dependancy
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- departure
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