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dependant
de·pen·dent D0141200 (dĭ-pĕn′dənt)adj.1. Determined, influenced, or controlled by something else.2. Grammar Subordinate to another clause, phrase, or word.3. Relying on or requiring the aid or support of another: adult children who are still dependent on their parents.4. Needing to continue use of a drug or other substance or engagement in a specific activity in order to avoid experiencing withdrawal symptoms: dependent on alcohol.5. Archaic Hanging down.n. also de·pen·dant One who relies on another, especially for financial support.
de·pen′dent·ly adv.Synonyms: dependent, conditional, contingent, subject
These adjectives mean determined by something else: a water supply dependent on rainfall; conditional acceptance of the apology; assistance contingent on need; promotion subject to merit.dependant (dɪˈpɛndənt) na person who depends on another person, organization, etc, for support, aid, or sustenance, esp financial supportUsage: Avoid confusion with Avoid confusion of dependant with dependentdependent dependant1. used as an adjectiveIf 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 competitively priced newspapers became dependent on advertising.2. used as a nounIn British English, your dependants are the people who you support financially, such as your children. ...shorter or more flexible working hours for people with dependants.In American English, this noun is usually spelled dependent. Employees and their dependents are seeking help in greater numbers.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | dependant - a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)dependentrecipient, receiver - a person who receives somethingcharge - a person committed to your care; "the teacher led her charges across the street"minion - a servile or fawning dependant | | Adj. | 1. | dependant - contingent on something elsedependent, qualifiedconditional - imposing or depending on or containing a condition; "conditional acceptance of the terms"; "lent conditional support"; "the conditional sale will not be complete until the full purchase price is paid" | | 2. | dependant - addicted to a drugdrug-addicted, strung-out, hooked, dependentaddicted - compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming; "she is addicted to chocolate"; "addicted to cocaine" |
dependantnoun relative, child, minor, subordinate, cohort (chiefly U.S.), protégé, henchman, retainer, hanger-on, minion, vassal They raise funds to help ex-service personnel and their dependants.Usage: Dependant is the generally accepted correct spelling in British usage for the noun and always refers to people: if you are single and have no dependants. The adjective should be spelt dependent: tax allowance for dependent (not dependant) children. American usage spells both adjective and noun with an e in the last syllable.dependentadjective1. Determined or to be determined by someone or something else:conditional, conditioned, contingent, relative, reliant, subject.2. In a position of subordination:collateral, subject, subordinate, subservient.nounA person who relies on another for support:charge, ward.Translationsdepend (diˈpend) verb (with on). 1. to rely on. You can't depend on his arriving on time. 依靠 依靠2. to rely on receiving necessary (financial) support from. The school depends for its survival on money from the Church. 依賴 依赖3. (of a future happening etc) to be decided by. Our success depends on everyone working hard. 依...而定，取決於 依...而定，取决于 deˈpendable adjective (negative undependable) trustworthy or reliable. I know he'll remember to get the wine – he's very dependable. 可靠的 可靠的deˈpendant noun a person who is kept or supported by another. He has five dependants to support – a wife and four children. 受扶養者 受赡养者deˈpendent adjective1. relying on (someone etc) for (financial) support. He is totally dependent on his parents. 依賴的 依赖的2. (of a future happening etc) to be decided by. Whether we go or not is dependent on whether we have enough money. 由...來決定的 由...来决定的it/that depends, it all depends what happens, is decided etc, will be affected by something else. I don't know if I'll go to the party – it all depends. 視情況而定 视情况而定
to look after one's dependants (not dependents).
to be dependent (not dependant) on one's parents. MedicalSeedependentdependant
dependant a person who to a greater or lesser extent depends on others for the provision of maintenance and accommodation and other necessities of life. For immigration purposes, dependants require entry clearance except where European Community law applies. The requirements are set out in the Immigration Rules HC 395 as amended.FinancialSeeDependentdependant
Synonyms for dependantnoun relativeSynonyms- relative
- child
- minor
- subordinate
- cohort
- protégé
- henchman
- retainer
- hanger-on
- minion
- vassal
Synonyms for dependantnoun a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)SynonymsRelated Words- recipient
- receiver
- charge
- minion
adj contingent on something elseSynonymsRelated Wordsadj addicted to a drugSynonyms- drug-addicted
- strung-out
- hooked
- dependent
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