dependent (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /dɪˈpendənt/
Definition
Needing someone or something for support, control, or in order to exist or function.
Examples
The children are still dependent on their parents for financial support.
Many developing countries are dependent on foreign aid.
His mood is dependent on the weather.
How to Use dependent
- dependent on (prepositional phrase)
- Needing or relying on someone or something. — "Our plans are dependent on the weather."
- dependent variable (collocation)
- In an experiment or study, the factor that is measured and is expected to change in response to changes in the independent variable. — "The scientist measured the growth of the plants as the dependent variable."
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