dependˈant (also dependˈent) noun

1. A person who depends on another for support (esp financial)
2. A hanger-on

dependˈence noun

1. (rarely dependˈance) state of being dependent
2. Reliance, trust
3. That on which one depends
4. A quarrel or duel pending (archaic)

dependˈency noun

1. That which depends
2. Connected consistency (Shakespeare)
3. A foreign territory dependent on a country, a kind of subordinate colony without self-government
4. Dependence (esp excessive)
5. Submissiveness (Shakespeare)

dependˈent (also dependˈant) adjective

Depending, relying, contingent, relative

dependˈing adjective

1. Still undetermined
2. Awaiting settlement (obsolete)

dependˈingly adverb

dependency culture noun

A type of society that relies upon, and (in a derogatory sense) expects, state benefits and support to maintain it

dependent clause noun

A subordinate clause

depending on or dependent on

According as