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dependent
01
unable to survive, succeed, or stay healthy without someone or something
Example
The success of the project was highly dependent on the team's ability to collaborate effectively.
Despite years of living independently, he still felt emotionally dependent on his childhood friends.
The newborn baby was completely dependent on her mother for food and care.
02
determined by or needing something else
Example
The success of the project is dependent on the team's ability to work together efficiently.
She was financially dependent on her parents while attending university.
The outcome of the experiment is highly dependent on precise measurements and conditions.
03
(grammar) characterizing a clause that relies on additional elements, incapable of standing solo as a full sentence in its structure
Example
A dependent clause can not stand alone as a complete sentence.
She added a dependent phrase to her sentence to explain why she was late.
The sentence structure contains both independent and dependent clauses to create a complete thought.
04
not able to stop taking or using something
05
being under the power or sovereignty of another or others
06
held from above and hanging down
Dependent
01
a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
word family
depend
Verb
dependent
Adjective
independent
Adjective
independent
Adjective
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