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There are 7 meanings of the word Dependent.

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Dependent - as an adjective

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

Example: "Dependent children"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)

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

Example: "A subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence"

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Dependent - as a noun

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

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Dependent - as an adjective satellite

Contingent on something else

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Held from above and hanging down

Example: "A pendant bunch of grapes"

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Being under the power or sovereignty of another or others

Example: "Subject peoples"

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Addicted to a drug

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Example Sentences

"She is a dependent of her father."
"He is considered a dependent for tax purposes."
"The woman filed a petition to claim her mother as a dependent."
"The child's welfare is the responsibility of their legal dependents."
"The elderly often require assistance from their dependents."
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Word Game Points

Is DEPENDENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dependent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEPENDENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DEPENDENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dependent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEPENDENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DEPENDENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dependent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPENDENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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