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/dəˈpɛndənt/ (say duh'penduhnt)
adjective 1. depending on something else for aid, support, etc.
2. conditioned; contingent.
3. subordinate; subject.
4. (of a quantity or variable) depending upon another for value.
5. (of linguistic forms) not used in isolation; used only in connection with other forms.
6. hanging down; pendent.
–noun 7. Chiefly US → dependant.
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