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The definition of dependent is relying on someone or something else, or a clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence.
(adjective)- An example of dependent is a child to a parent.
- An example of dependent is "when the rain fell."
Dependent is defined as someone who relies on someone else for their existence.
(noun)An example of a dependent is the child of a man.
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See dependent in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
- hanging down
- influenced, controlled, or determined by something else; contingent
- relying (on another) for support or aid
- subordinate
- addicted
Origin: 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
Related Forms:
- dependently adverb
See dependent in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
- Contingent on another.
- Subordinate.
- Relying on or requiring the aid of another for support: dependent children.
- Hanging down.
also de·pen·dant One who relies on another especially for financial support.
Related Forms:
- de·penˈdent·ly adverb
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