dependent
/dɪˈpendənt/
relying, conditional
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Relying on someone or something for support and unable to exist or function without it.
"A dependent child needs constant care."
- 2.
(Of a thing) determined or influenced by something else.
"Your success is dependent on your hard work."
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Many young adults remain financially dependent on their parents.
Many young adults remain financially dependent on their parents.
The project's success is entirely dependent on team collaboration.
The project's success is entirely dependent on team collaboration.
He became dependent on painkillers after the accident.
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How do you pronounce dependent?
dependent is pronounced [/dɪˈpendənt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does dependent mean?
dependent means "relying, conditional". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is dependent?
dependent is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Many young adults remain financially dependent on their parents." — used to mean "relying, conditional".
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