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DEPENDANT

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Dependant.

Dependant - as a noun

A person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dependent
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
receiverrecipient
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dependant - as an adjective satellite

Contingent on something else

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dependentqualified

Addicted to a drug

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dependentdrug-addictedhookedstrung-out

Dependant - as an adjective

Relying upon; depending upon.

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

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

(of scottish gaelic, manx and irish verb forms) used in questions, negative sentences and after certain particles and prepositions.

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

Hanging down.

Example: "A dependent bough or leaf"

Example Sentences

"She is a single mother with three dependants."
"The company offers health insurance coverage for dependants of employees."
"Many elderly people become dependants as they age."
"The orphanage takes care of orphaned children and their dependants."
"The soldier's dependants received financial support while he was deployed."
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Word Game Points

Is DEPENDANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dependant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEPENDANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DEPENDANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dependant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEPENDANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DEPENDANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dependant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPENDANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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