Definition of depend

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Depend (v. i.) To hang down; to be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above.

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Accuracy :: Accuracy (n.) The state of being accurate; freedom from mistakes, this exemption arising from carefulness; exact conformity to truth, or to a rule or model; precision; exactness; nicety; correctness; as, the value of testimony depends on its accuracy..
Positive :: Positive (a.) Derived from an object by itself; not dependent on changing circumstances or relations; absolute; -- opposed to relative; as, the idea of beauty is not positive, but depends on the different tastes individuals..
Elench :: Elench (n.) That part of an argument on which its conclusiveness depends; that which convinces of refutes an antagonist; a refutation.
Dependent :: Dependent (n.) That which depends; corollary; consequence.
Micrology :: Micrology (n.) That part of science which treats of microscopic objects, or depends on microscopic observation..
Absolute :: Absolute (a.) Loosed from, or unconnected by, dependence on any other being; self-existent; self-sufficing..
Hypothec :: Hypothec (n.) A landlord's right, independently of stipulation, over the stocking (cattle, implements, etc.), and crops of his tenant, as security for payment of rent..
Contingent :: Contingent (a.) Dependent for effect on something that may or may not occur; as, a contingent estate..
Resolvent :: Resolvent (n.) An equation upon whose solution the solution of a given pproblem depends.
Depend :: Depend (v. i.) To rely for support; to be conditioned or contingent; to be connected with anything, as a cause of existence, or as a necessary condition; -- followed by on or upon, formerly by of..
On :: On (prep.) Indicating dependence or reliance; with confidence in; as, to depend on a person for assistance; to rely on; hence, indicating the ground or support of anything; as, he will promise on certain conditions; to bet on a horse..
Pivot :: Pivot (n.) Hence, figuratively: A turning point or condition; that on which important results depend; as, the pivot of an enterprise..
Mutualism :: Mutualism (n.) The doctrine of mutual dependence as the condition of individual and social welfare.
Erythrochroism :: Erythrochroism (n.) An unusual redness, esp. in the plumage of birds, or hair of mammals, independently of age, sex, or season..
Archdeacon :: Archdeacon (n.) In England, an ecclesiastical dignitary, next in rank below a bishop, whom he assists, and by whom he is appointed, though with independent authority..
Meniere''s Disease :: Meniere's disease () A disease characterized by deafness and vertigo, resulting in incoordination of movement. It is supposed to depend upon a morbid condition of the semicircular canals of the internal ear. Named after Meniere, a French physician..
Festoon :: Festoon (n.) A garland or wreath hanging in a depending curve, used in decoration for festivals, etc.; anything arranged in this way..
Autonomy :: Autonomy (n.) The power or right of self-government; self-government, or political independence, of a city or a state..
Appanage :: Appanage (n.) A dependency; a dependent territory.
Son :: Son (n.) Any young male person spoken of as a child; an adopted male child; a pupil, ward, or any other male dependent..
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