dependent

adjective
UK: /dɪˈpendənt/
US: /dɪˈpendənt/

  1. Relying on someone else for financial or other support.

    1. My child is still dependent on me.
    2. The company is heavily dependent on government funding for its research projects.

  2. Determined or influenced by something else.

    1. Success is often dependent on hard work.
    2. The final decision is dependent on the results of the feasibility study and budget.

Synonyms

reliant subordinate conditional
dependent noun

  1. A person who relies on someone else for financial support, especially a child or other relative.

    1. I have two dependents to support.
    2. You can claim tax relief for each dependent in your family situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dependent" in English means: Relying on someone else for financial or other support., Determined or influenced by something else..

The phonetic transcription of "dependent" is /dɪˈpendənt/ in British English and /dɪˈpendənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dependent": reliant, subordinate, conditional.

Example usage of "dependent": "My child is still dependent on me.". More examples on the page.