dependant

/dɪˈpɛndənt/

noun

  1. 1

    A person who depends on another for support, particularly financial support (= US dependent).

adjective

  1. 1

    Relying upon; depending upon.

    At that point I was dependent on financial aid for my tuition.
  2. 2

    Having a probability that is affected by the outcome of a separate event.

  3. 3

    (of Scottish Gaelic, Manx and Irish verb forms) Used in questions, negative sentences and after certain particles and prepositions.

  4. 4

    Affecting the lower part of the body, such as the legs while standing up, or the back while supine.

  5. 5

    Hanging down.

    a dependent bough or leaf

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