dependant on

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dependant on

The new policy is dependant on the results of the public survey.

Definition
  1. 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).
dependant on

The new policy is dependant on the results of the public survey.

Adjective
  1. determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
    • arms sales contingent on the approval of congress

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