Definition of dependent

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Dependent (n.) One who depends; one who is sustained by another, or who relies on another for support of favor; a hanger-on; a retainer; as, a numerous train of dependents..

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Appanage :: Appanage (n.) A dependency; a dependent territory.
Dimorphous :: Dimorphous (a.) Characterized by dimorphism; occurring under two distinct forms, not dependent on sex; dimorphic..
Apart :: Apart (adv.) In a state of separation, of exclusion, or of distinction, as to purpose, use, or character, or as a matter of thought; separately; independently; as, consider the two propositions apart..
Scrofulide :: Scrofulide (n.) Any affection of the skin dependent on scrofula.
Guerrilla :: Guerrilla (n.) An irregular mode of carrying on war, by the constant attacks of independent bands, adopted in the north of Spain during the Peninsular war..
Dependence :: Dependence (n.) That which depends; anything dependent or suspended; anything attached a subordinate to, or contingent on, something else..
Livelihood :: Livelihood (n.) Subsistence or living, as dependent on some means of support; support of life; maintenance..
Servile :: Servile (a.) Held in subjection; dependent; enslaved.
Novene :: Novene (a.) Relating to, or dependent on, the number nine; novenary..
Country :: Country (adv.) A tract of land; a region; the territory of an independent nation; (as distinguished from any other region, and with a personal pronoun) the region of one's birth, permanent residence, or citizenship..
Individual :: Individual (n.) An independent, or partially independent, zooid of a compound animal..
Independent :: Independent (a.) Not dependent upon another quantity in respect to value or rate of variation; -- said of quantities or functions.
Bourgeoisie :: Bourgeoisie (n.) The French middle class, particularly such as are concerned in, or dependent on, trade..
Tetrarch :: Tetrarch (a.) A Roman governor of the fourth part of a province; hence, any subordinate or dependent prince; also, a petty king or sovereign..
Constitutional :: Constitutional (a.) Regulated by, dependent on, or secured by, a constitution; as, constitutional government; constitutional rights..
Electro-dynamical :: Electro-dynamical (a.) Pertaining to the movements or force of electric or galvanic currents; dependent on electric force.
Fortuitous :: Fortuitous (a.) Happening independently of human will or means of foresight; resulting from unavoidable physical causes.
Interdependent :: Interdependent (a.) Mutually dependent.
Selfhood :: Selfhood (n.) Existence as a separate self, or independent person; conscious personality; individuality..
Sponge :: Sponge (n.) One who lives upon others; a pertinaceous and indolent dependent; a parasite; a sponger.
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