dependent

/dɪ'pɛndənt/ adjectivenoun
9 letters3 syllables13 points in Scrabble®16 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS7
ADJECTIVE
1

Held from above and hanging down.

2

(of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence.

“a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence”

3

Being under the power or sovereignty of another or others.

“a dependent prince”

4

Contingent on something else.

5

Addicted to a drug.

6

Relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed.

“dependent children”

“dependent on moisture”

NOUN
1

A person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support).

WORD FORMS
Related formdependency
Related formdepend
Related formdependence
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®13 points
Words With Friends®16 points
Double word26 points
Triple word39 points
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Starts & ends withD … T
Syllablesde · pend · ent
SYNONYMS & RELATED29
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