Pronunciation: /dɪˈpɛndənt ɒn/
adjective Describing something that relies on or is influenced by something else.
A1 Children are dependent on their parents for food and shelter.
A2 Many elderly people are dependent on caregivers for daily tasks.
B1 Some people are dependent on medication to manage their health conditions.
B2 The success of the project is dependent on the cooperation of all team members.
C1 The economy is dependent on various factors such as global trade and consumer spending.
C2 The outcome of the negotiations is dependent on the willingness of both parties to compromise.
preposition Showing the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.
A1 I am dependent on my parents for financial support.
A2 Children are often dependent on their teachers for guidance.
B1 The success of the project is dependent on everyone completing their tasks on time.
B2 The company's growth is dependent on expanding into new markets.
C1 Her happiness is not dependent on material possessions.
C2 The outcome of the negotiations is dependent on finding a mutually beneficial solution.
formal The success of the project is dependent on securing enough funding.
informal Whether we go on the trip is dependent on the weather forecast.
slang His mood is so dependent on whether his favorite team wins or loses.
figurative Her happiness is dependent on the approval of others.
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