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dependent > 7 senses
ADJECTIVE1dependentNot independent
2dependent, dependant, qualifiedContingent on something else
3dependent, subordinate(of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
4dependent, pendent, pendant, hanging, hanging downSupported from above
5dependent, subjectUnder the power or sovereignty of another or others
6dependent, dependant, drug-addicted, hooked, strung-outAddicted to a drug
NOUN1dependent, dependantA person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
dependent > pronunciation
Soundsdihpeh'ndahnt
Rhymesabandonment, abatement, aberrant, and 658 more rhymes in ahnt...
dependent > adjective 1
MeaningNot independent.
Examples"dependent children"
Contraryindependent
Similarbabelike; helpless; interdependent, mutualist, mutually beneficial; myrmecophilous; parasitic, parasitical, leechlike, bloodsucking; reliant; symbiotic; underage
See alsounfree
Attribute ofindependence, independency
Nounsdependence, dependency
dependent > adjective 2
MeaningContingent on something else.
Synonymsdependant, qualified
Similar toconditional
Verbsdepend
dependent > adjective 3
Meaning(of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence.
Examples"a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence"
Synonymssubordinate
Contraryindependent, main
Categorygrammar
dependent > adjective 4
MeaningSupported from above.
Synonymspendent, pendant, hanging, hanging down
Similar tosupported
dependent > adjective 5
MeaningUnder the power or sovereignty of another or others.
Examples"a dependent prince"
Synonymssubject
Similar tosubordinate
Nounsdependency
dependent > adjective 6
MeaningAddicted to a drug.
Synonymsdependant, drug-addicted, hooked, strung-out
Similar toaddicted
Nounsdependence, dependency
dependent > noun, person
MeaningA person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support).
Synonymsdependant
Broaderrecipient, receiver
Narrowercharge; minion

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