Meaning of Dependent

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Dependent

1. 1
   a.

   Hanging down; as, a dependent bough or leaf.

2. 2
   a.

   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; contingent or conditioned; subordinate; -- often with on or upon; as, dependent on God; dependent upon friends.

3. 3
   n.

   One who depends; one who is sustained by another, or who relies on another for support of favor; a hanger-on; a retainer; as, a numerous train of dependents.

4. 4
   n.

   That which depends; corollary; consequence.

5. 5
   a.

   Hanging down; as, a dependent bough or leaf.

6. 6
   a.

   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; contingent or conditioned; subordinate; -- often with on or upon; as, dependent on God; dependent upon friends.

7. 7
   n.

   One who depends; one who is sustained by another, or who relies on another for support of favor; a hanger-on; a retainer; as, a numerous train of dependents.

8. 8
   n.

   That which depends; corollary; consequence.