dependant meaning

UK /dɪˈpɛndənt/ US /dɪˈpɛndənt/ 3 syllables

dependant (adjective): contingent on something else.

Often confused with dependent: dependant vs dependent.

dependant has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

dependant as an adjective

contingent on something else
Synonyms: dependent, qualified
Similar: conditional
Related forms: depend
addicted to a drug
Synonyms: dependent, drug-addicted, hooked, strung-out
Similar: addicted

dependant as a noun

a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
Synonyms: dependent
Type of: recipient
Kinds: charge, minion

How to pronounce dependant

dependant is pronounced /dɪˈpɛndənt/ in British English and /dɪˈpɛndənt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in NT · 9-letter words

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