- dependent⇄adj. 1. trusting or relying on another person or thing for support or help.
Ex. A child is dependent on its parents.
2. depending; possible if something else takes place.
Ex. A farmer's success is dependent on having the right kind of - dependent⇄adv. dependently.
- dependent⇄dependent, adjective, noun.
- dependent⇄noun 1. a person who is supported or helped by another.
(SYN) subordinate, retainer.
2. (Obsolete.) a subordinate thing or part. Also, dependant.