Definition of Dependent
Dependent
De·pen·dent
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Relying on someone or something else for support or existence.
e.g. The child is dependent on her parents for financial support.
(adjective)
relying on something or someone for support, for example needing someone for financial support or being addicted to a drug;
e.g. He is still dependent on his parents, since they are paying for him to attend college.
(noun)
a person who relies (depends) on someone for financial support;
e.g. The child is a dependent of her parents.
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