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51dependent — [[t]dɪpe̱ndənt[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: oft ADJ on/upon n To be dependent on something or someone means to need them in order to succeed or be able to survive. The local economy is overwhelmingly dependent on oil and gas extraction... Up to two… …
52dependent — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English dependant, from Anglo French, present participle of dependre Date: 14th century 1. hanging down 2. a. determined or conditioned by another ; contingent < plans that are dependent on the weather > b …
53Dependent Music — This article is about a defunct Canadian indie rock label. For the German publisher of aggrotech, electro industrial and futurepop music, see dependent (record label). Dependent Music Founded Yarmouth, Nova Scotia (1994) Found …
54dependent — de|pend|ent1 [ dı pendənt ] adjective *** 1. ) if you are dependent on someone or something, you need them in order to live or succeed: a married couple with dependent children dependent on/upon: They hate being dependent on their parents. 2. )… …
55dependent child — A term applied to a normal child without means for self support who must be supported by someone other than the person to whom he naturally could look for support, that is, a parent or guardian. Re Souers, 135 Misc 521, 238 NYS 738. Dependency on …
56dependent clause — noun a clause in a complex sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and that functions within the sentence as a noun or adjective or adverb • Syn: ↑subordinate clause • Hypernyms: ↑clause • Hyponyms: ↑restrictive clause,… …
57dependent — adjective 1 needing someone or something else in order to exist, be successful, be healthy etc: Do you have any dependent children? | be dependent on/upon sth (for): The young are totally dependent on their parents for food and shelter. 2… …
58dependent - dependant — ◊ used as an adjective If you are dependent on someone or something, you need them in order to survive. At first, a patient may feel very dependent on the nurses. ...those who are entirely dependent for their welfare on the public services. All… …
59dependent*/*/ — [dɪˈpendənt] adj 1) if you are dependent on someone or something, you need them in order to live or succeed a married couple with dependent children[/ex] They hate being dependent on their parents.[/ex] 2) if one thing is dependent on another, it …
60dependent — 1. adjective /dɪˈpɛndənt/ a) Relying upon; depending upon At that point I was dependent on financial aid for my tuition. b) (of certain Irish irregular verbs): standing only after a preverbal particle 2. noun /dɪˈpɛndənt/ a) One who relies on… …
