Dependent | Mean of dependent in English Dictionary

/dɪˈpɛndənt/

• decided or controlled by something else
1. The stamp's value is dependent on how rare it is.
2. She believes that success is dependent upon hard work.
3. Whether or not we go is entirely dependent on the weather.
• needing someone or something else for support, help, etc.
1. soldiers with dependent children [=soldiers who have children whose food, clothing, etc., they are responsible for providing]
2. The region's economy is heavily/highly/largely dependent on tourism.
3. They're entirely dependent on her income to pay the bills.
4. He remained financially dependent on his parents even as an adult.
5. children who are emotionally dependent on their mothers
6. The theater is dependent upon the generosity of its patrons to pay for basic operating expenses.
• addicted to alcohol or a drug
1. He has been alcohol dependent for several years.
2. chemically dependent patients [=patients who are addicted to a drug]
• Noun

• a person (such as a child) whose food, clothing, etc., you are responsible for providing
1. The insurance provides coverage for workers and their dependents.
2. a person's spouse and dependents
3. Do you have any dependents?