Dependent
9 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relying on someone or something else for support, function, or existence. It describes a state of needing assistance or being contingent on conditions.
“Children are dependent on their parents for food and shelter.”
Pronunciation
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/dɪˈpɛndənt/
Syllables
de·pend·ent
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