dependent

adjective
UK /dɪˈpendənt/
US /dɪˈpendənt/

Needing someone or something else for help or support.

The baby bird is dependent on its mother for food.

SYNONYMS

relianthelplessneedyconditional

RELATED WORDS

dependdependencedependencyindependent

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who relies on another person for money or care.

She has two dependents who live with her.

3. Controlled or decided by something else.

Getting a good grade is dependent on studying hard.

4. Hanging down from something.

A dependent branch drooped over the fence.