1. dependent

adjective. ['dɪˈpɛndənt'] relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed.

Words that Rhyme with Dependent

• superintendent
• superintendant
• transcendent
• resplendent
• descendent
• descendant
• defendant
• attendant
• ascendant
• pendant

Example sentences of the word dependent

1. Adjective
Radicchio plants may form tight or loose heads, and color is dependent on the specific cultivar.

2. Noun, singular or mass
A grandparent must meet certain guidelines set forth by the IRS to qualify as a dependent.

Quotes containing the word dependent

1. All art is dependent on technology because it's a human endeavour, so even when you're using charcoal on a wall or designed the proscenium arch, that's technology.
- George Lucas

2. Success is dependent on effort.
- Sophocles

3. Success is almost totally dependent upon drive and persistence. The extra energy required to make another effort or try another approach is the secret of winning.
- Denis Waitley

2. alcohol-dependent

adjective. addicted to alcohol.

3. dependent

noun. ['dɪˈpɛndənt'] a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support).

4. dependent

adjective. ['dɪˈpɛndənt'] contingent on something else.

5. dependent

adjective. ['dɪˈpɛndənt'] (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence.

6. dependent

adjective. ['dɪˈpɛndənt'] addicted to a drug.

7. dependent

adjective. ['dɪˈpɛndənt'] being under the power or sovereignty of another or others.

8. dependent

adjective. ['dɪˈpɛndənt'] held from above.