Words Like DEPENDENT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DEPENDENT.

8 Alternative Words Similar to dependent

1 Dependant Adjective      Synonym Words Like Dependant
2 Subordinate Adjective      Synonym Words Like Subordinate
3 Subject Adjective      Synonym Words Like Subject
4 Dependent Adjective      Synonym Words Like Dependent
5 Corollary Noun      Synonym Words Like Corollary
6 Consequence Noun      Synonym Words Like Consequence
7 Charge Noun      Hyponym Words Like Charge
8 Minion Noun      Hyponym Words Like Minion

5 examples of dependent

1 a dependent bough or leaf
2 dependent on God; dependent upon friends
3 a numerous train of dependents
4 a dependent prince
5 dependent on moisture

10 definitions of dependent

1 Hanging down.
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. Opposite of independent.
3 conditional; contingent or conditioned. Opposite of unconditional.
4 addicted to drugs.
5 One who depends; one who is sustained by another, or who relies on another for financial support or favor; a hanger-on; a retainer.
6 That which depends; corollary; consequence.
7 being under the power or sovereignty of another or others
8 held from above
9 a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
10 contingent on something else
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