adjective#4,394 by frequency
dependent
/dɪˈpɛndənt/
Relying upon; depending upon; Having a probability that is affected by the outcome of a separate event
- comparative
- more dependent
- superlative
- most dependent
Meanings
- 1
Relying upon; depending upon
Tom is still dependent on his parents.
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He is still dependent on his parents.
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- 2
Having a probability that is affected by the outcome of a separate event
- 3
Used after a particle (with one or two exceptions), such as those which express questions, subordinate clauses, and negative sentencesrare
- 4
Of part of the body: positioned lower than the heart, like the legs while standing up, or the back while supinerare
- 5
Hanging downrare