dependent
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of DEPENDENT
[more dependent; most dependent]
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decided or controlled by something else
— + on or upon
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The stamp's value is dependent on how rare it is.
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She believes that success is dependent upon hard work.
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Whether or not we go is entirely dependent on the weather.
2
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needing someone or something else for support, help, etc.
— usually + on or upon
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soldiers with dependent children [=soldiers who have children whose food, clothing, etc., they are responsible for providing]
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The region's economy is heavily/highly/largely dependent on tourism.
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They're entirely dependent on her income to pay the bills.
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He remained financially dependent on his parents even as an adult.
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children who are emotionally dependent on their mothers
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The theater is dependent upon the generosity of its patrons to pay for basic operating expenses.
3
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addicted to alcohol or a drug
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He has been alcohol dependent for several years.
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chemically dependent patients [=patients who are addicted to a drug]
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dependent
noun
plural
dependents
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dependent
noun
plural
dependents
Britannica Dictionary definition of DEPENDENT
[count]
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a person (such as a child) whose food, clothing, etc., you are responsible for providing
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The insurance provides coverage for workers and their dependents.
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a person's spouse and dependents
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Do you have any dependents?
