Dependent Meaning

There are 7 meaning(s) for word Dependent

Meaning 1 : held from above and hanging down

    Synonyms : pendant,  pendent
Meaning 2 : (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence

    Example : a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence

    Synonyms : subordinate
Meaning 3 : being under the power or sovereignty of another or others

    Example : a dependent prince

    Synonyms : subject
Meaning 4 : a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)

    Synonyms : dependant
Meaning 5 : contingent on something else

    Synonyms : dependant,  qualified
Meaning 6 : addicted to a drug

    Synonyms : dependant,  drug-addicted,  hooked,  strung-out
Meaning 7 : relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed

    Example : dependent children,dependent on moisture

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