dependent
ADJECTIVENOUN
/dɪ'pɛndənt/
9 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH D
dependent is a valid 9-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
D2E1P3E1N1D2E1N1T1
2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING
What does dependent mean?
ADJECTIVE · 6 SENSES
1
Held from above and hanging down.
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2
(of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence.
“a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence”
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3
Being under the power or sovereignty of another or others.
“a dependent prince”
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4
Contingent on something else.
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5
Addicted to a drug.
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6
Relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed.
“dependent children”
“dependent on moisture”
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NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
A person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support).
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BROADER
NARROWER