dependent
//dɪˈpɛndənt//
Adjective
dependentCanonical form
1
Relying on someone or something else for support, aid, or sustenance.
The child is still dependent on her parents for financial support.
2
Contingent on or determined by something else; conditional.
The success of the project is dependent on the weather conditions.
3
Unable to function or exist without the help of something or someone.
The small village is dependent on tourism for its economy.
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Noun
dependentSingular
dependentsPlural
1
A person who relies on another, especially a family member, for financial support.
She listed her two children as dependents on her tax form.