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dependent on

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective dependent on has 1 sense
  1. contingent, contingent on, dependent on, dependant on, depending on - determined by conditions or circumstances not yet established; "arms sales contingent on the approval of congress"
    Antonym: unconditional (indirect, via conditional)

Definitions from the Web

Term: dependent on

Definition: Reliant or relying on something or someone.

Part of speech: Phrase

Sense 1: Relying on someone economically or emotionally.

Example sentence 1: She is still dependent on her parents for financial support.

Example sentence 2: The elderly often become dependent on their caregivers.

Sense 2: Conditional reliance or contingency on something.

Example sentence 3: The success of the project is dependent on securing enough funding.

Example sentence 4: Our travel plans are dependent on the weather conditions.

Sense 3: Being influenced or determined by something.

Example sentence 5: The outcome of the negotiation is dependent on the willingness of both parties to compromise.

Example sentence 6: His mood is often dependent on the outcome of a football match.

Sense 4: Hanging or attached to something for support.

Example sentence 7: The vine was dependent on the trellis for support as it grew.

Example sentence 8: The chandelier was dependent on a sturdy hook for hanging from the ceiling.

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