Dependent
Definition of Dependent
De`pend´ent a. | 1. | Hanging down; as, a dependent bough or leaf. | | 2. | Relying on, or subject to, something else for support; not able to exist, or sustain itself, or to perform anything, without the will, power, or aid of something else; not self-sustaining; subordinate; - often with on or upon; as, dependent on God; dependent upon friends. Opposite of independent. | | 3. | conditional; contingent or conditioned. Opposite of unconditional. | | 4. | addicted to drugs. | n. | 1. | One who depends; one who is sustained by another, or who relies on another for financial support or favor; a hanger-on; a retainer; as, a numerous train of dependents. | | 2. | That which depends; corollary; consequence. |
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