dependant on
Definition
- Adjective:
- Contingent upon; determined by: The state or outcome of something is directly influenced by, or can only occur if, specific conditions are met or specific circumstances exist.
- Reliant upon; requiring the support of: Needing something or someone for support, maintenance, or existence.
Usage
- This adjective describes a relationship where one factor is conditional on another. It is often used in formal, logical, or analytical contexts to discuss causality, requirements, or support structures.
- It is typically followed by the preposition 'on' (e.g., ). The spelling "dependant" is primarily British English; the American English spelling is typically "dependent."
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to be heavily/entirely/wholly dependant on": Emphasizes a strong or complete reliance.
- The remote village is almost entirely dependant on a single well for water.
- Used in legal or formal documents to describe a qualifying relationship.
- The visa application includes details for all dependant on family members.
Variants and Related Words
- Dependent (adj): The more common American English spelling with the same meaning (contingent upon, reliant upon).
- Dependence (n): The state of being dependent.
- The region's dependence on imported oil is a strategic weakness.
- Dependency (n): A thing or territory reliant on another; also, the state of dependence.
- The island was once a dependency of the larger nation.
Synonyms
- Contingent on: Determined by something else that may or may not happen.
- Subject to: Likely or able to be affected by; conditional upon.
- Reliant on: Needing someone or something for support.
- Conditional on: Dependent on a specified condition being met.
Related Phrases
- Dependant clause (Grammar): A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought; it is dependent on an independent clause. (Note: This uses the related word "dependent.")
- In the sentence "After we finished dinner," the first part is a dependant clause.
Notes
- The phrase "dependant on" functions as a compound adjective. The key meaning is that of conditionality or reliance.
- Avoid confusing the adjective dependant/dependent with the noun dependant (a person who relies on another for financial support).
Adjective
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determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
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arms sales contingent on the approval of congress
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