noun๐ShareA person who depends on another for support, particularly financial support (= US dependent)."As a student with no income, she is a dependant on her parents. "personfamilyfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareRelying upon; depending upon."At that point I was dependent on financial aid for my tuition."conditionsituationfamilyhumaneconomysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareHaving a probability that is affected by the outcome of a separate event."The success of the team's project is dependant on whether or not the lead programmer finishes her coding tasks on time. "statisticsmathpossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(of Scottish Gaelic, Manx and Irish verb forms) Used in questions, negative sentences and after certain particles and prepositions."While I study Scottish Gaelic, I find the dependant verb form tricky to master when it appears in questions. "grammarlanguagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareAffecting the lower part of the body, such as the legs while standing up, or the back while supine."After standing for hours at the market, the vendor felt a dependant ache in his legs and lower back. "anatomybodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareHanging down."a dependent bough or leaf"appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
