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ddependdent, deepeendeent, depemdemt, dependen, dependentt, depenndennt, deppendent, ependent
Dependent — synonyms, dependent antonyms, definition
1. dependent (a)
50 synonyms
alcoholic ancillary applicable caught up clinging codependent comparable comparative conditional consequent contingent correspondent derived disabled enslaved eventual germane habituated helpless hooked • • •
2. dependent (Noun)
24 synonyms
assistant bloodsucker charge child client customer delinquent dependant flatterer flunky follower free-loader lackey minion minor offspring orphan parasite protégé servile • • •
1 definition
dependent (Noun) — A person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support).
2 types of
receiver recipient
2 types
charge minion
3. dependent (Adjective)
5 synonyms
drug-addicted pendant pendent qualified strung-out
1 antonym
independent
6 definitions
dependent (Adjective) — Relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed.
ex. "dependent children" ex. "dependent on moisture"
dependent (Adjective) — Contingent on something else.
dependent (Adjective) — (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence.
ex. "a dependent clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence"
dependent (Adjective) — Held from above.
ex. "a dependent bunch of grapes"
dependent (Adjective) — Being under the power or sovereignty of another or others.
ex. "a dependent prince"
dependent (Adjective) — Addicted to a drug.
2 see also
independence independency