Words Like DEPENDENT
    
   We have put together a list of words that are similar to DEPENDENT.
    
    
    
        
            8 Alternative Words Similar to dependent
   
            
               
            
            
        
       
    
    
        5 examples of dependent
           
        
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        a dependent bough or leaf
    
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        dependent on God; dependent upon friends
    
    3
    
        a numerous train of dependents
    
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        a dependent prince
    
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        dependent on moisture
    
       
    
    
        10 definitions of dependent
           
        
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        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.
    
    
    
 
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        conditional; contingent or conditioned. Opposite of unconditional.
    
    
    
 
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        One who depends; one who is sustained by another, or who relies on another for financial support or favor; a hanger-on; a retainer.
    
    
    
 
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        That which depends; corollary; consequence.
    
    
    
 
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        being under the power or sovereignty of another or others
    
    
    
 
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        a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
    
    
    
 
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        contingent on something else