dependent , (sometimes U.S.) dependant
adj
1 depending on a person or thing for aid, support, life, etc.
2 postpositive; foll by: on or upon influenced or conditioned (by); contingent (on)
3 subordinate; subject
a dependent prince
a (of a variable) having a value depending on that assumed by a related independent variable
b (of a linear equation) having every solution as a solution of one or more given linear equations
n
6 (Grammar) an element in a phrase or clause that is not the governor
7 a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of →
dependant
♦
dependently adv
Avoid confusion with dependant