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Meaning of dependant on

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dependant

Pronunciation:/dɪˈpɛndənt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person who depends on another for support, particularly financial support (= US dependent).

adjective

Definitions

  1. Relying upon; depending upon.

    Example: At that point I was dependent on financial aid for my tuition.

  2. Having a probability that is affected by the outcome of a separate event.

  3. (of Scottish Gaelic, Manx and Irish verb forms) Used in questions, negative sentences and after certain particles and prepositions.

  4. Affecting the lower part of the body, such as the legs while standing up, or the back while supine.