dependent

US /dɪˈpɛndənt/

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UK /dɪˈpendənt/

A2
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adjective

  • Someone who relies on (financial) support
  • Relying on someone or something else for support.
  • Conditional; contingent
  • Relying on someone or something for support or help.

noun

  • A person who relies on someone else for financial support.

Examples

Many of the patients are closely dependent on staff for day-to-day emotional support. The country is heavily dependent on oil and gas imports.

Jane had never met anyone so utterly dependent. The land is dry and wholly dependent on irrigation.